Dusty Baker, 73, has accomplished a lot over the course of his baseball career, but he's yet to win a World Series as manager.

The Houston Astros will face the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series beginning Friday.

"I stay hungry," Baker said. "Some people, most people, are rooting for us; some people are rooting against us. It doesn't matter. That motivates you either way. There are a lot of positive thoughts coming our way. There are a ton of positive thoughts and spiritual togetherness in the city of Houston."

He's managed 91 playoff games and became the 12th manager in Major League history to win 2,000 games this year season.

"One hundred percent," said Alex Bregman of winning the Fall Classic for Baker. "We love going out there every single day and competing for him. He loves this team. He loves winning. He loves the game of baseball. And 100 percent we want to win for him."