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World Series: Phillies start Game 3 vs. Astros with a bang as Bryce Harper smashes early homer

OK, it's finally time for World Series Game 3 between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies, a matchup to break a 1-1 series tie. Rain in Philadelphia postponed the game, originally scheduled for Monday night, to Tuesday. Notably, MLB pushed the entire series back one day, so a planned off day for travel on Thursday will turn into an off day on Friday.

That also changed the pitching outlook, but only one team changed their Game 3 starter. The Astros are giving Lance McCullers Jr. the ball as planned in Game 3, while the Phillies got a gift from Mother Nature, as Ranger Suarez accumulated an extra day of rest after getting two big outs in relief during Game 1.