Houston Astros fans devastated as team gets shutout by Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of World Series

The Houston Astros were dominated by the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Three of the World Series. They lost the game 7-0, largely due to Houston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. tipping his pitches. He gave up five home runs on six hits.

Bryce Harper got the party started for the Phillies with a two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning. Harper picked up on McCullers Jr. tipping his pitches early as he said something to Alec Bohm, who went on to crush a homer the next inning. The Phillies were in complete control of the game from the first inning.

Houston Astros fans can't believe this is how their team came out and performed in game three. They expected an easy Houston win with Lance McCullers Jr. on the mound.

Some fans are questioning why it took Houston manager Dusty Baker to pull McCullers Jr. so late. They believe that this loss rides on Dusty Baker. They have one of the deepest bullpens in the league and there was no excuse not to get McCullers out of the game early.

Fans are starting to get nervous that this series may spiral out of control. They're nervous about how their team is going to respond after this massive loss. Game four is going to be one of the most important games for the Houston Astros.

The Houston Astros have to find a way to limit the Philadelphia Phillies offense

The Philadelphia Phillies have been red-hot during the World Series. They have the ability to score runs in multiple ways. they don't just have to rely on the longball.

They showed their power in game three with five home runs, but that hasn't been how they have been winning lately.

In their comeback win in game one, they only hit one home run. They scored six unanswered runs with just one home run. The Phillies can hit the ball around the ballpark and they love to run. While they're not the fastest team in the league, they'll take the extra base when they can.

The Houston Astros were regarded as having the best pitching depth in the postseason. They need that depth to show up for them in game four. Whether it's Christian Javier or the bullpen, someone has to figure out a way to keep the Phillies from hitting the ball all over.

About the author

Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

When he is not watching or writing about baseball, Jared can be found racing BMX at his local Rockford BMX track or coaching his local youth travel baseball team.

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