The Houston Astros shut the roof on the New York Yankees with a shutout, and Bryce Harper's late 2-run homer sends the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series.
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge hit his 61st home run of the season Wednesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays, tying Roger Maris' American League record.
Girardi, 57, had served as Phillies manager for the past three seasons, going 132-141 as Philadelphia continues to seek its first playoff appearance since 2011.