Phillies might be haunted by 2022 World Series Game 5 loss forever

The worst loss in Philadelphia professional sports history was the 2011 National League Division Series Game 5 when the Phillies lost to the St. Louis Cardinals. The 1993 World Series was won by Toronto, but the game would not have been played if the team blew a 4-0 lead in Game 2. In 2009, Brad Lidge gave up a two-out, ninth-inning double to Alex Rodriguez that set up the New York Yankees in the Game 6.

The Phillies lost 3-2 to the Astros in Game 5 of the World Series. The Phillies left 12 runners on base and didn't score a run. They are one game away from a World Championship. Zack Wheeler will start for the Phillies in Saturday's Game 6. The Astros lead the series 3 games to 2. It's the third World championship for Houston. Phillies need to win two games in a row to take the title. Their last World Champion team won the championship in 2022.

Phillies lost Game 5 of the World Series to Houston Astros. Brandon Marsh missed a chance to win the game. If the Phillies lose the next two games, they will be haunted by the loss forever. If they win, the team will look back at the missed chances. They stole Game 1 by coming from five runs down to beat Verlander. The team might have to face the pitcher who no-hit them in Game 7.