Harper, Phillies Tie World Series Mark With 5 HR, Top Astros

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm celebrates in the dugout after his home run during the second inning in Game 3 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia, on Nov. 1, 2022. David J. Phillip/

PHILADELPHIA—Bryce Harper hammered his sixth postseason home run, whispered an assist to Alec Bohm before his solo shot and the Philadelphia Phillies tied a World Series record with five homers to rout the Houston Astros 7–0 Tuesday night and take a 2–1 Series lead.

Brandon Marsh also homered, and Kyle Schwarber and Rhys Hoskins hit back-to-back shots in the fifth inning to chase Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr. Philadelphia used the long ball to end the long wait for its first World Series home win since Game 5 of the 2009 World Series.