WORLD SERIES GAME 5…
Houston 9 – ATLANTA 5… The Astros overcame an early four-run deficit to roll past the Braves and avoid elimination in Game 5 of the 2021 World Series. Pinch-hitter Marwin Gonzalez came through with a tie-breaking two-run single to cap a three-run top of the fifth inning. Martín Maldonado knocked in three runs. The series returns to Houston for Game 6 tomorrow.