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‘Ghost Runner’ in Extra Innings Made Permanent by MLB

NEW YORK (AP) — Starting extra innings with a runner on second base during the regular season was made a permanent rules change by Major League Baseball on Monday after three seasons of use during the coronavirus pandemic.

Rob Manfred

Alvarez Blasts Baker, Astros to World Series Title vs Phils

HOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit a towering, go-ahead homer and the Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons and got Dusty Baker his first crown as a manager, beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in Game 6 on Saturday night.

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WATCH: Phillies Fans Brawl on Women’s Bathroom Floor

The Philadelphia Phillies were no-hit on the diamond Wednesday night in Game 4 of the World Series. However, plenty of hits were delivered in a women’s restroom at Xfinity Live near Citizens Bank Park as several female Phillies fans took their frustrations out on each other in a wild brawl.

Phillies Fight

Christian Javier, Astros Pitch 2nd No-Hitter in World Series History

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Cristian Javier and Houston’s bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history, silencing a booming lineup and boisterous ballpark as the Astros blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.

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