Getty Images NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 23: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates defeating the New York Yankees in game four of the American League Championship Series to advance to the World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 23, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The 2022 MLB season is coming to a close as the World Series will get underway on Friday with Game 1. The matchup features the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies, who have been a surprise this postseason.
Game 1 (8:03 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on Fox, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include Fox in most markets and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch the Phillies vs Astros Game 1 streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of Fox, Fox 4K (on compatible devices) and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Phillies vs Astros live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the games live on the Fox Spots app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your FuboTV credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” Fox is included in every one, and you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch the Phillies vs Astros live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the games live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in select markets) and 45-plus other TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Blue” package. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with Fox, plus you can get your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the Phillies vs Astros live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the games live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of Fox and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch the Phillies vs Astros live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch the games live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of Fox (live in select markets) and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch the Phillies vs Astros live on the Vidgo app or Vidgo website.
Compatible devices for the Vidgo app include Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet.
You can also watch the games live on the Fox Sports app or FoxSports.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials to do that.
Phillies vs Astros Game 1 Preview
This series is a classic baseball postseason matchup as it features a heavy favorite in the Astros against a team that got hot at the right time in the Phillies. Houston has been considered one of the favorites to win the World Series since the All-Star break and has been red hot as they won seven of their last ten games in the regular season and have won all seven postseason games.
The Astros also closed the regular season winning two of a three game series against the Phillies. The starters for game one haven’t been announced yet but it looks like Justin Verlander will start for the Astros and either Zack Wheeler or Aaron Nola will go for Philadelphia.
In two postseason starts Verlander is 1-0 with a 6.30 ERA in 10.0 innings. He has surrendered seven earned runs and has recorded 14 strikeouts.
Wheeler has been incredible for the Phillies this postseason posting a 1.78 ERA in four starts. He has also recorded 25 strikeouts to just 10 hits and five earned runs through 25.1 innings.
Nola has also been strong posting a 2-1 record with a 3.12 ERA. In 17.1 innings he has recorded 18 strikeouts and given up just six earned runs.
At the plate the Astros have been led by Yuli Gurriel, who has hit .367 with two homeruns and three RBI. Jeremy Pena is also having a big postseason, batting .303 with three homeruns and five RBI. Alex Bregman has also been really good hitting .333 with two homeruns and seven RBI. Yordan Alvarez has been inconsistent hitting just .241, but has still added two homeruns and a team-leading eight RBI.
The Phillies have been led by Bryce Harper with a monster postseason. Harper is batting .419 with five homeruns and 11 RBI this postseason. While it’s been feast or famine Rhys Hoskins has also recorded five homeruns and 11 RBI, but has hit just .182. Kyle Schwarber hasn’t been much more consistent batting .200, but has added three homeruns and six RBI.
This series could be determined by a number of things, but as usual in the postseason managing the pitching rotations could be the biggest. While the Astros are considerable favorites the Phillies pitching and power should make this a long and interesting World Series.