World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 5

Posted on October 29, 2017 by SouthernGirl2

HoustonPress: Game Four of the World Series featured a no-hitter into the sixth inning. It featured the Astros taking the lead 1-0 lead and breaking up the no-no on a massive George Springer home run. Yet as feared, this game came down to the bullpen, and the Astros relievers were lacking. The game was tied 1-1 going to the ninth inning only to have Astros closer Ken Giles blow a save again as the Dodgers scored five runs to take the 6-1 lead. The Astros struck back in the bottom of the ninth when Alex Bregman hit a home run (only the second Astros hit of the game) to make the final score 6-2.

JOC PEDERSON: The Dodgers had two men on with two men out in the top of the ninth inning. Los Angeles was clinging to a 3-1 lead thanks to another Ken Giles meltdown, but if the Astros could get one more out, there was still a chance, with George Springer and Alex Bregman set to bat, that the Astros could comeback and win. Instead, Pederson unloaded on a pitch from Joe Musgrove and deposited it into the seats to give the Dodgers the 6-1 lead and to effectively end the game.

CODY BELLINGER: Bellinger was hitless for the World Series until Saturday night. He doubled in the seventh inning for his first hit, then scored on a Logan Forsythe single that tied the game. His ninth inning double scored Corey Seager, giving the Dodgers the 2-1 lead, then he came in to score on Pederson’s home run.

GEORGE SPRINGER: It was tight, tense, scoreless pitching duel in the bottom of the sixth inning. Springer came to the plate with two outs and Dodger starter Alex Wood pitching a no-hitter. Springer ended that no-hitter in the most George Springer way possible, slamming a no-doubt-about-it home run to left field to give the Astros the lead and to drive Wood from the game. Springer also became the first player in MLB World Series history to break up a no-hitter with a home run in the sixth inning or later.

Astros fans hold a sign during Game 4 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Houston.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Charlie Morton (50) pitches during the first inning of Game 4 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Houston. ( Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle )
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) walks back to the dugout after flying out to end the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Houston.
Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson (31) celebrates his three-run home run in the ninth inning off of Joe Musgrove during Game 4 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Houston.
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) pitches during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Houston.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Joe Musgrove (59) reacts after surrendering a three-run home run to Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson (31) during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Houston.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Ken Giles (53) pitches during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Houston.
Fans react after a Houston Astros out during the ninth inning as the Houston Astros lose to the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017 in Houston.

ALEX WOOD/CHARLIE MORTON: The latest Ken Giles meltdown should not subtract from either starting pitcher. Wood was pitching a no-hitter into the sixth inning before surrendering the home run to Springer. Wood left the game after 5 2/3 innings, giving up just one run on one hit while striking out three Astros. Morton nearly matched Wood. He went 6 1/3 innings, giving up just three hits and surrendering one run while striking out seven Dodgers.

KEN GILES: Giles blew the save in Game Two of the World Series. He had allowed at least one run in five of his six playoff outings. Yet for some reason he was brought in to the pitch in the top of the ninth inning with the score tied 1-1. Giles faced three batters. He got none of them out. They all scored.

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53 Responses to World Series: Astros vs Dodgers Game 5

  1. rikyrah says:
    October 30, 2017 at 4:32 am

    Congratulations Astros 😄

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  7. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 30, 2017 at 1:20 am

    Bring me down
    Can’t nothing
    Bring me down
    My level’s too high
    Bring me down
    Can’t nothing
    Bring me down…..


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  10. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 30, 2017 at 1:01 am

    Astros Win! ❤️❤️❤️
    Clap along if you know what happiness is to you. Cuz I’m happy…..

    Reply
  13. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 30, 2017 at 12:47 am

    ❤️❤️❤️

    ASTROS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    https://twitter.com/latimes/status/924873443560054785

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  14. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 30, 2017 at 12:41 am

    #WorldSeries ASTROS WIN! Bregman brought the runner in 13-12
    *falls out*

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  15. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 30, 2017 at 12:36 am

    #WorldSeries #Astros Come on, Springer! Lets do this. Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  16. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 30, 2017 at 12:33 am

    #WorldSeries #Astros I’m hyperventilating. Pray for me.

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  18. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 30, 2017 at 12:25 am

    Y’all see that? He know darn well he was out. He tried to hit Altuve. Don’t play dirty now!

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  20. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 30, 2017 at 12:14 am

    Top of the 10th tied 12-12

    I’m weak right now.

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  21. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 30, 2017 at 12:01 am

    Dodgers tied it up- 12-12!

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  22. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 30, 2017 at 12:00 am

    I’d go walk outside until this inning is over if it wasn’t cold and I wouldn’t be afraid of the dark. LOL

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  23. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 11:59 pm

    #WorldSeries #Astros 1 more out!

    12-11 Astros!

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  24. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 11:38 pm

    McCann got himself one! #WorldSeries #Astros Yes!

    12-9

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  26. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 11:01 pm

    OMG! CORREA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOMER!
    Astros tearing’em UP!

    11-8

    https://twitter.com/adamclanton/status/924851222422663169

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  27. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 11:00 pm

    #WorldSeries #Astros Bregman put the wheels on…. YES SIR!

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  28. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 10:53 pm

    Oh shit! Springer tied it up with a homer. 8-8

    https://twitter.com/astros/status/924848327220518913

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  29. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 10:51 pm

    Dodgers back on top 8-7

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  30. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 10:36 pm

    My kids cousin and Springer hanging out……

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  36. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    #WorldSeries #ASTROS OMG! ALTUVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! came through! 😍😍😍

    We’re tied back up!

    https://twitter.com/Starting9/status/924833436409520128

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  37. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    Uh uh uh….Dodgers 3 run homer. Dodgers 7-4

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  38. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 9:12 pm

    Whew! We’re back in this game. #ASTROSGOTSTOWIN

    Reply
  39. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 9:07 pm

    #WorldSeries YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Astros Gurriel did the damn thing. 3 run homer! We’re tied 4-4!

    Reply
  40. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 8:10 pm

    Dodgers got 3 runs in the top of the 1st inning. 😞😞😞😢

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  42. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 7:48 pm

    Astros 2 outs with Altuve coming up….

    Lets go Altuve

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  43. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    Glad that’s over. Lets get to work #Astros

    Reply
  44. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    Runner scored. It’s 3-0. 2 outs.

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  45. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 7:36 pm

    Dodgers scores 2 runs. Runners on 1st & 3rd.

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  46. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 7:35 pm

    Bases loaded with 2 outs!

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  47. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    Oh nooo, Dodgers have bases load with 1 out.

    Reply
  53. SouthernGirl2 says:
    October 29, 2017 at 5:55 pm

    Dodgers fan Larry King watched batting practice before the start of the World Series Game 4 Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Houston.

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