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‘I got dirty looks’: What it’s like to be a Phillies fan in Astros country

“Some co-workers are making fun of us for throwing batteries, and I’m making fun of them for banging on trashcans,” said die-hard Phillies fan Erin Gough, who moved to Houston this year.

From L-R, Casey Crisman-Cox, Sarah Sheffner, Erin Gough and Erik Peterson at Minute Maid Park in Houston in September. Gough, a Harrisburg native and lifelong Phillies fan, is navigating rooting for the Phils in her new hometown. She told Peterson he can't keep his Astros hat at home during the World Series.
From L-R, Casey Crisman-Cox, Sarah Sheffner, Erin Gough and Erik Peterson at Minute Maid Park in Houston in September. Gough, a Harrisburg native and lifelong Phillies fan, is navigating rooting for the Phils in her new hometown. She told Peterson he can't keep his Astros hat at home during the World Series.Read moreCourtesy of Erin Gough