MLB
José Urquidy, first Mexican to play three World Series
The Mazatlan left behind the tie he had with Julio Urías and eventually reached five games in the Fall Classic
After practically a month without pitching, José Urquidy took the mound for the Houston Astros in game three of the World Series, becoming a part of Mexican baseball history. It was the first time that a player born on national soil has participated in three Fall Classics.
Urquidy into mexican forklore
The pitcher was born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, and is the first Mexican to reach three disputed World Series, overtaking Julio Urías, who had featured twice, in 2018 and 2020.
Urquidy entered the mound for the Astros when his team was Phillies tie home run record in stomping the Astros, however with his work the Phillies attack ceased and he only allowed one hit, in addition to giving away a walk and striking out four rival batters.
Third Mexican to reach five World Series Games
To round off the historic night for Mexican baseball, Urquidy reached five games in the World Series, previously only achieved by Karim García with the New York Yankees in 2003, and the aforementioned Urías. He played the same number of games divided into his two Fall Classics.