: The Astros entered as heavy favorites after a 106-win season.
The 2022 World Series pitted the American League's powerhouse against the National League's ultimate underdog. Houston Astros - Philadelphia Phillies
: The Phillies were the final seed in the NL, clinching a playoff berth that hadn't existed just a year prior. : The Astros entered as heavy favorites after
Before the Astros moved to the American League, they shared a wildly intense postseason history in the National League. MLB - ESPN Houston Astros - Philadelphia Phillies