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Oct. 28: World Series Game 1

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Storyline to watch: Bryce rising to occasion

Bryce Harper, whose HR late in NLCS Game 5 set up Philly's pennant clincher, has a 1.351 OPS this postseason. Can Houston contain him?

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Storyline to watch: Great when it's late

Justin Verlander is starting Game 1 for the Astros, but their 'pen may be a bigger factor; Astros relievers have allowed 3 ER in 33 IP this postseason

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Storyline to watch: Back in Space City

The stakes were ... lower, but Houston took 2 of 3 from the Phils when the clubs met earlier this month. Kyle Schwarber homered twice in Philly's win

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Storyline to watch: Dusty's time?

The Astros' Dusty Baker, who was honored for his 2,000th managerial win this year, is seeking his elusive 1st World Series title as a skipper