Baker’s storytelling a hit with Astros as Series begins


              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. celebrates with the team in the locker room after defeating the New York Yankees in Game 4 to win the American League Championship baseball series, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
            
              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. left, celebrates with the team on the field after defeating the New York Yankees in Game 4 to win the American League Championship baseball series, Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
            
              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. ahead of Game 1 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Houston. Game 1 of the series starts Friday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
            
              Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. (12) stands on the field with second baseman Jose Altuve (27) during player introductions before Game 3 of an American League Championship baseball series, against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Baker’s storytelling a hit with Astros as Series begins