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Phillies take Game 1 in 10th inning after Realmuto HR
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) rounds the bases after hitting the game-winning home run during the 10th inning against the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the 2022 World Series. Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: J.T. Realmuto hits game-winning HR in 10th inning to complete Phillies' comeback

Originally posted on FanNation Inside The Phillies
By Lauren Amour  |  Last updated 10/29/22

Once down 5-0, the Philadelphia Phillies came all the way back, and they have their catcher, J.T. Realmuto, to thank (and Nick Castellanos for his game-saving catch in the bottom of the ninth).

Realmuto tied the game with a two-run double in the fifth inning to make it 5-5. The game remained tied, forcing it to go to extras.

The best catcher in baseball lived up to his nickname by launching a go-ahead, solo home run to right field off of Houston Astros reliever Luis Garcia in the 10th inning.

With the solo shot, Realmuto became the first catcher with an extra-inning World Series home run since Carlton Fisk's walk-off in Game 6 of 1975.

The Phillies were able to hang on for the 6-5 win over the Astros. Houston will attempt to rebound in Game 2 on Saturday night.

This article first appeared on FanNation Inside The Phillies and was syndicated with permission.

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