The Phillies appeared to have the Astros on the brink. They had all the momentum after a seismic Citizens Bank Park crowd watched Philadelphia dismantle Houston 7-0 in Game 3 of the World Series.
Live updates, highlights from Game 6
Oh how everything changes. The Phillies were no-hit in Game 4, and were still largely quiet in Game 5 behind a resurgent performance from Justin Verlander to give him his first World Series victory and put the Astros a win away from winning their second-ever victory.
With the Phillies hoping to stave off elimination and the Astros eyeing a six-game victory, MLB viewers will see a World Series Game 2 rematch with Zack Wheeler on the road against Framber Valdez.
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Game 5 has often proved to be pivotal, and the Astros are hoping it can be what sets them up for the title. According to MLB.com's Sarah Langs, there have been 24 instances where a team has taken a 3-2 lead after a 2-2 series tie with two games remaining in their home ballpark. The home team has gone on to win the World Series 19 times, or 79 percent.
If the Astros win at home in either Game 6 or 7, they will be the first team since the 2013 Red Sox to win the World Series in front of the home crowd, which would snap the World Series' longest streak of road clinches, per Langs.
Here's what you need to know about Game 6 of the World Series between the Phillies and Astros, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Phillies vs. Astros on tonight?
- TV channel: Fox (U.S.) | Sportsnet (Canada)
- Live stream: Fox Sports app, fuboTV (U.S.) | Sportsnet NOW (Canada)
Phillies vs. Astros will be broadcast on Fox in the U.S. Canadian viewers can watch the game on Sportsnet.
Joe Davis will handle play-by-play duties for Fox's broadcast. He'll be joined by John Smoltz, who will provide color commentary. Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci will provide reports and interviews from the dugouts.
Those hoping to stream the World Series can find Saturday's game on the Fox Sports app or fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
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Phillies vs. Astros start time
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 5
- First pitch: 8:03 p.m. ET
Game 6 of the World Series between the Astros and Phillies is scheduled for 8:03 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
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MLB playoff schedule 2022
(All times Eastern)
National League
Wild Card Series
| Date | Game | Result |
| Friday, Oct. 7 | Phillies at Cardinals (Game 1) | PHI 6, STL 3 (PHI 1-0) |
| Friday, Oct. 7 | Padres at Mets (Game 1) | SD 7, NYM 1 (SD 1-0) |
| Saturday, Oct. 8 | Padres at Mets (Game 2) | NYM 7, SD 3 (1-1) |
| Saturday, Oct. 8 | Phillies at Cardinals (Game 2) | PHI 2, STL 0 (PHI 2-0) |
| Sunday, Oct. 9 | Padres at Mets (Game 3) | SD 6, NYM 0 (SD 2-1) |
Division Series
| Date | Game | Result |
| Tuesday, Oct. 11 | Phillies at Braves (Game 1) | PHI 7, ATL 6 (PHI 1-0) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 11 | Padres at Dodgers (Game 1) | LAD 5, SD 3 (SD 1-0) |
| Wednesday, Oct. 12 | Phillies at Braves (Game 2) | ATL 3, PHI 0 (1-1) |
| Wednesday, Oct. 12 | Padres at Dodgers (Game 2) | SD 5, LAD 3 (1-1) |
| Friday, Oct. 14 | Braves at Phillies (Game 3) | PHI 9, ATL 1 (PHI 2-1) |
| Friday, Oct. 14 | Dodgers at Padres (Game 3) | SD 2, LAD 1 (SD 2-1) |
| Saturday, Oct. 15 | Braves at Phillies (Game 4) | PHI 8, ATL 3 (PHI 3-1) |
| Saturday, Oct. 15 | Dodgers at Padres (Game 4) | SD 5, LAD 3 (SD 3-1) |
Championship Series
| Date | Game | Result |
| Tuesday, Oct. 18 | Phillies at Padres (Game 1) | PHI 2, SD 0 (PHI 1-0) |
| Wednesday, Oct. 19 | Phillies at Padres (Game 2) | SD 8, PHI 5 (1-1) |
| Friday Oct. 21 | Padres at Phillies (Game 3) | PHI 4, SD 2 (PHI 2-1) |
| Saturday, Oct. 22 | Padres at Phillies (Game 4) | PHI 10, SD 6 (PHI 3-1) |
| Sunday, Oct. 23 | Padres at Phillies (Game 5*) | PHI 4, SD 3 (PHI 4-1) |
American League
Wild Card Series
| Date | Game | Result |
| Friday Oct. 7 | Rays at Guardians (Game 1) | CLE 2, TB 1 (CLE 1-0) |
| Friday, Oct. 7 | Mariners at Blue Jays (Game 1) | SEA 4, TOR 0 (SEA 1-0) |
| Saturday, Oct. 8 | Rays at Guardians (Game 2) | CLE 1, TB 0, 15 innings (CLE 2-0) |
| Saturday, Oct. 8 | Mariners at Blue Jays (Game 2) | SEA 10, TOR 9 (SEA 2-0) |
Division Series
| Date | Game | Result |
| Tuesday, Oct. 11 | Mariners vs. Astros (Game 1) | HOU 8, SEA 7 (HOU 1-0) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 11 | Guardians vs. Yankees (Game 1) | NYY 4, CLE 1 (NYY 1-0) |
| Thursday, Oct. 13 | Mariners vs. Astros (Game 2) | HOU 4, SEA 2 (HOU 2-0) |
| Friday, Oct. 14 | Guardians vs. Yankees (Game 2) | CLE 4, NYY 2, 10 innings (1-1) |
| Saturday, Oct. 15 | Mariners vs. Astros (Game 3) | HOU 1, SEA 0, 18 innings (HOU 3-0) |
| Saturday, Oct. 15 | Guardians vs. Yankees (Game 3) | CLE 6, NYY 5 (CLE 2-1) |
| Sunday, Oct. 16 | Guardians vs. Yankees (Game 4) | NYY 4, CLE 2 (2-2) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 18 | Guardians vs. Yankees (Game 5) | NYY 5, CLE 1 (NYY 3-2) |
Championship Series
| Date | Game | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wed., Oct. 19 | Yankees at Astros, Game 1 | HOU 4, NYY 2 (HOU 1-0) |
| Thu., Oct. 20 | Yankees at Astros, Game 2 | HOU 3, NYY 2 (HOU 2-0) |
| Sat., Oct. 22 | Astros at Yankees, Game 3 | HOU 5, NYY 0 (HOU 3-0) |
| Sun., Oct. 23 | Astros at Yankees, Game 4 | HOU 6, NYY 5 (HOU 4-0) |
World Series schedule
Every World Series game will be on Fox.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Fri., Oct. 28 | Phillies at Astros (Game 1) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | PHI 6, HOU 5, 10 innings (PHI 1-0) |
| Sat., Oct. 29 | Phillies at Astros (Game 2) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | HOU 5, PHI 2 (1-1) |
| Tue., Nov. 1 | Astros at Phillies (Game 3) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | PHI 7, HOU 0 (PHI 2-1) |
| Wed., Nov. 2 | Astros at Phillies (Game 4) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | HOU 5, PHI 0 (2-2) |
| Thu., Nov. 3 | Astros at Phillies (Game 5) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | HOU 3, PHI 2 (HOU 3-2) |
| Sat., Nov. 5 | Phillies at Astros (Game 6) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
| Sun., Nov. 6 | Phillies at Astros (Game 7*) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
* - if necessary
