The thrilling NLCS between the Astros and Phillies concludes with yet another wild one. A fourth straight extra-inning game?! Sounds preposterous, but only fitting for this dogfight of a series. Houston sends their horse, Nolan Ryan (11 - 10 3.35 ERA in 233 IP), to the mound with a trip to the World Series on the line. Philadelphia curiously counters with 22 year old rookie Marty Bystrom (5 - 0 1.50 ERA in 36 IP), who has yet to take a loss this year but is making just his sixth career start in the Majors. Will this choice pay off for manager Dallas Green? Can Houston rebound after a heartbreaking loss in game 4? Tune in for a fantastic finish to this tremendously entertaining series.
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Catch you next time,
P.C.O.
