Coaches and players said it was important that they do something to help those who suffered because they had been encouraged by their fans.Īstros fan Mike Dunlap says the three games in Houston provided the fans a diversion they needed. The Astros donned #HoustonStrong patches on their jerseys immediately after Hurricane Harvey. Much has been made about Houston’s relationship with its baseball team. The victory, and maybe even more specifically, the exciting nature of the game was fitting. And I'm really proud of every single guy in that clubhouse because tonight everybody did something to help us win the game," Altuve said. So, this is the team we are, this is the team we've been all season long. "We came back twice, and we took the lead. Second baseman Jove Altuve told the media post game the Astros were not about to give up. Finally after more than five hours the Astros finished their final game of the season at Minute Maid Park by sending the home fans happy. Bregman hit the first pitch to left center field to score Derek Fisher, who pinch ran for McCann when he got to second base. He was moved to second when George Springer drew a walk. Catcher Brian McCann was hit by a pitch and went to first. Instead the Dodgers scored three runs to tie the game.įinally in the bottom of the tenth inning. Then came the ninth.Ī crowd which had been standing and cheering all game was ready for the final three outs and a comfortable win. That three run lead looked comfortable, even in the eighth inning when LA scored a run, because the Astros also scored a run in the eight. The Astros took their first lead of the game by scoring four runs in the bottom of the seventh. The Dodgers scored three more runs in the fifth inning. Three of the runs came on a Yuli Gurriel home run. The Astros scored four runs in the bottom of the fourth to tie the game. So, hopefully we can win one more game, and then take a break because this is hard on me,” said Correa. "There's a lot of pressure on you when you're out there and you want to win a game and you want to win the World Series. Astros shortstop Carlos Correa says the excitement became exhausting. Six times during the course of the game, one team scored at least three runs in an inning. They added another in the fourth and looked like they were going to cruise back to Los Angeles with an easy victory. Instead the Dodgers jumped to an early lead scoring three runs in the first inning. However, Game Five didn’t go according to script. The Astros were countering 2015 American League Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel.īoth pitchers were allowing three runs or less per nine innings in the 2017 post season. He’s a seven-time All Star, three time Cy Young award winner ( the award goes to the best pitcher in the American or National League) and the 2014 National League MVP. Clayton Kershaw was taking the mound for Los Angeles. Instead, the Astros won 13-12 in ten innings. Game Five of the World Series was supposed to be a pitchers duel between to of the game’s best. (Photo Credit: Brien Straw | Houston Public Media) We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.Astros pitcher Charlie Morton talks with reporters before Game 5. You can now buy Atlanta Braves World Series shirts, hats, hoodies, and more to celebrate the historic win. The Braves have won their first World Series since 1995. League Championship Series (best-of-seven) DATEĪtlanta Braves World Series championship gear released League Division Series (best-of-five) DATE Completed rounds Wild Card Games (single elimination) DATE
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