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Loyalty is Philly Special.

The World Series intensity in the City of Brotherly Love was amplified when two local businesses refused to feed the Astros ahead of Game 3 on Tuesday.

Angelo’s Pizzeria in South Philadelphia, an institution in the city, refused to provide catering for the visitors.

“If you think I’d cook for the Astros, you’re out of your mind,” a man said in a video posted to the eatery’s Instagram account. “We said no to them.”


  Two local Philadelphia restaurants refused to serve the Astros before Game 3. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Two local Philadelphia restaurants refused to serve the Astros before Game 3. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post

The Astros didn’t have much luck at Mike’s BBQ, either. The restaurant posted a text exchange with the team that didn’t seem to get very far.

While Houston is widely loathed by a number of fanbases across MLB — and at least one Phillies player on the roster — the treatment might not have anything to do with the franchise’s recent history of cheating. It seems more likely it’s just a good old fashion dose of Philly hospitality.

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Mike's restaurant posted a text exchange between them and the Houston Astros that didn't seem to get very far.
Mike’s restaurant posted a text exchange between them and the Houston Astros that didn’t seem to get very far.Google Maps
Angelo’s Pizzeria, located in South Philadelphia, refused to provide catering for the Houston Astros. Google Maps
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The Astros didn’t get any reprieve on the field as the Phillies routed them 7-0 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead after Tuesday’s game was postponed due to rain.

The Phillies crushed five homers with Bryce Harper getting the festivities started with a two-run blast in the first inning. The Phillies are now 6-0 this postseason at Citizens Bank Park.

“A lot of really good hitters in the lineup,” said third baseman Alec Bohm, who added a solo shot to leadoff the second inning against Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr.

“I think tonight we were locked in and collectively we got a few mistakes and we didn’t miss them. Any given night you can get those mistakes and maybe foul it off or miss it.”


  Alec Bohm rounds the bases after hitting a home run in Game 3 of the World Series. Getty Images Alec Bohm rounds the bases after hitting a home run in Game 3 of the World Series. Getty Images

Games 4 and 5 are in Philadelphia on Wednesday and Thursday night as the Astros look to fight back in series — and find a place that will serve them food.

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