Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies 5-2, tie World Series 1-1

With the Phillies trailing by four runs, Kyle Schwarber hit a drive deep down the right-field line with a man on in the eighth against Rafael Montero that was originally ruled a two-run homer by right field line umpire James Hoye.

World Series ump crew youngest in years, nod to K-zone tech

The seven-man umpire crew working this World Series is easily the youngest in recent memory. It reflects the impact of computerized strike zones, plus other factors including injuries, retirements and postseason rotations.

Phillies fan runs into Bryce Harper at New Jersey Trader Joe's

A local Phillies fan was shocked to run into Bryce Harper while browsing the aisles at a Trader Joe's in Cherry Hill. “He was just walking around shopping with his son in the cart grabbing groceries like a normal person,” Marissa Boutilier said.