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World Series: Phils hammering away at home, lead Astros 2-1

Bryce Harper and the hammering Philadelphia Phillies clearly are enjoying a home-field edge at Citizens Bank Park.

More like a homer field advantage.

Harper started the Phillies' World Series record-tying barrage of five home runs Tuesday night in a 7-0 romp over the Houston Astros for a 2-1 lead.

The rout boosted the Phils' mark to 6-0 at home this postseason, fueled by the 17 homers they've hit in those wins.

“It's tough to play here. I can't imagine what it's like for the Astros,” Phillies outfielder Nick Castellanos said.

“They just have zero breathing room,” he said.