World Series Game 5
Both Offenses Let it Fly in Game 5
Coming into Game 5 of the World Series, many thought it would be a low scoring game with Clayton Kershaw and Dallas Keuchel on the mound. However, this was not the case.
The Dodgers Strike Early
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In the first inning, the Dodgers would attack Keuchel by scoring 3 runs on a two run single by Logan Forsythe and another run on a throwing error. The Dodgers would also score in the top of the fourth inning on an RBI single by Austin Barnes for a 4-0 lead.
After the RBI single, that would be the end of Dallas Keuchel. Keuchel went 3.2 innings, allowing 5 hits, 4 runs (3 earned), walking 2, and striking out 4 on 86 pitches.
The Astros Respond
With the score 4-0 and with Clayton Kershaw on the mound, the Astros had to respond quickly. In the bottom of the fourth inning, the Astros would score 4 runs on an RBI double from Carlos Correa and a three run home run by Yuri Gurriel to tie the game.
A Wild 5th Inning
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In the top of the 5th inning, the Dodgers would score 3 runs on a home run from Cody Bellinger and gave Kershaw another multi run lead. But the Astros would respond with their own three run home run by Jose Altuve. Kershaw would leave the game after allowing back to back walks. His allowed 4 hits, 6 runs, 3 walks and struck out 2 on 94 total pitches in 4.2 innings.
An Even Better 7th Inning
If fans thought that the 5th inning was shocking, the 7th inning got even better. The Dodgers started in the top of the 7th with a great at bat from Justin Turner, who hit a double off of the wall. The next batter tried to bunt him over but failed, and Turner was tagged out. Cody Bellinger would end up hitting a single that turned into a RBI triple by a misplay by George Springer.
After giving up the lead, the Astros would answer again by hitting a home run on the first pitch by Springer. Alex Bregman reached on a single on the next pitch. After the single Altuve would hit a go-ahead RBI double and the inning would continue with a two run home run by Carlos Correa. The Astros ended up scoring 4 runs on just six pitches.
The Dodgers Tie the Game in the 9th
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After Brian McCann hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 8th inning, Yasiel Puig hit a three run home run and a clutch two out RBI single by Chris Taylor to tie the game in the ninth.
Astros get the Last Laugh
After blowing the lead in the 9th, the Houston Astros won on a walk off single by Alex Bregman off of Kenley Jansen. The final score turned out to be Astros 13 Dodgers 12 in 10 innings.
What Will Game 6 Bring?
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With the day off, the pitchers for Game 6 will surely need the rest. After a long and draining Game 5 in Houston, the series will take its final stop in Los Angeles, where the starting pitching match up should be good with Justin Verlander vs. Rich Hill on Halloween at 8:00 Eastern Time. This World Series has already broken the record for most home runs in a World Series with 22. The Astros have 14 of those, which is tied for the most by one team in a World Series. The 2017 postseason has seen 101 home runs, another Major League record.