Philadelphia Phillies vs Houston Astros Game 6 of the World Series pitchers, lineups, stats, etc.?

The Philadelphia Phillies will try to bounce back from their two straight defeats at home when they head to Houston to battle the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series.

Houston will have two chances to secure the team’s second championship at home, while Philadelphia faces their sixth World Series defeat. The Astros lead the series 3-2, and will try to close it out tonight at Minute Maid Park.

The Phillies will bank on a strong start from pitcher Zack Wheeler to stage a comeback, but the dominant Astros will push hard with ace Framber Valdez.

When is the Phillies-Astros Game 6?

Game 6 takes place on Saturday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, and will air on FOX. U.S. viewers can watch the game on MLB.TV.

Starting pitchers

Phillies: Zack Wheeler will start for Philadelphia after six days of rest. His pitches had slowed in Game 2 to 95.2 mph, surrendering five runs in five innings. This is down from an average of 97 mph in his first four starts in the postseason. He had reported that he was experiencing arm fatigue, although he said he felt good on Thursday. He is 1-2 with a 2.67 ERA in five starts in the playoffs.

Astros: Framber Valdez is the starting pitcher as the Astros aim to take home their second trophy, and is 2-0 with a 1.42 ERA. He has allowed five runs on 12 hits and six walks in 19 innings so far in the postseason.

Phillies-Astros Game 6 starting lineups

Phillies

Astros

Injuries heading into Game 8

Philadelphia Phillies: Philadelphia is clear to play in Game 6, although Wheeler is going through some fatigue on his right arm.

Houston Astros: First baseman Yuli Gurriel suffered from discomfort on his right knee in Game 5, but he is expected to see action in Game 6.