| One inning into Game 5, it seemed like Champagne was likely to be sprayed Sunday night in Atlanta. Instead, the Astros got up off the proverbial mat and battled their way back to a Game 6 on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park, thanks to more World Series heroics from Marwin Gonzalez. It's a testament to manager Dusty Baker that the Astros didn't fold, writes Jerome Solomon. That means the Astros vs. Everyone tour has been extended for at least one more night, writes Brian T. Smith. More from Game 5: How extra film work by Martín Maldonado paid off during a pivotal moment in the Astros' comeback. Alex Bregman, dropped in the lineup, finds a way to come through. The Astros' bullpen delivers again after another subpar World Series start from Framber Valdez. And a closer look at five key moments from Game 5. Please scroll down for more Astros coverage. As for the Texans, it wasn't quite as exhilarating a Sunday, despite the numbers Davis Mills posted in garbage time of a loss to the Rams. John McClain has his grades and takeaways from Houston's seventh consecutive loss. For three quarters, Matthew Stafford and the Rams had their way. Please scroll down for more Texans coverage. The Rockets started a western swing with a loss to the much older Lakers. Even if it never seemed like the Rockets would beat the Lakers, they did beat themselves, Jonathan Feigen writes in his takeaways from the game. An upset of SMU and being back in the national rankings has UH football looking at much loftier goals for November. The Dash's bid to make the playoffs for the first time is extinguished on the season's final day. Stat of the day: 4. Teams in World Series history to win an elimination game trailing by four or more runs: the 1919 White Sox, 1925 Pirates, 2002 Angels and 2021 Astros. |
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