By Jennifer Piacenti The Astros are favored in Game 1 of the World Series against the Phillies as Justin Verlander opposes Aaron Nola. The 2022 World Series kicks off Friday Night at Minute Maid Park in Houston as the AL champion Astros host the NL champion Phillies. Likely AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander (1-0, 6.30 postseason ERA) opposes Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (2-1, 3.12 ERA). The Astros have yet to lose at home this season (4-0) and are undefeated this postseason (7-0), while the Phillies are 4-2 on the road spanning three series. This game marks Philadelphia’s first Wor…