Also in this Five-Tool Newsletter, Justin Verlander’s comeback season, Houston’s game-saving defense and more.
Jeremy Peña is the first rookie shortstop ever to hit a home run in the World Series.
This World Series has been an absolute success so far, a wonderful display of baseball and all the different ways it can thrill us.
First, of course, was the Phillies’ six-run, extra-inning comeback win in Game 1, demonstrating the truth behind the “ain’t over till it’s over” Yogism. It also set up a most-fitting redemption arc for last night’s Game 5 (more on that in a bit).