Well aware of the hole they could find themselves in by losing Game 2 of the World Series, the Astros struck quickly with five runs in the first two innings to win 7-2 on Wednesday in Houston.
On the eve of a stay of a few days in Georgia for the next three games of the final of major baseball, the Texan team tied 1-1.
Making a fourth start on the mound since the start of the playoffs, Max Fried (1-2) was the victim of the Astros’ determination. He gave up six runs, including five earned, seven hits and one walk in five innings of work.
A sacrifice ball from Alex Bregman in the first round at batting, followed by singles from Jose Siri, Martin Maldonado and Michael Brantley, gave the home favorites a comfortable lead at the expense of the starter of the other clan.
By virtue of a much more solid outing from Jose Urquidy (1-1), who conceded just two runs and six hits from a safe place in five innings, the Astros were able to resist and maintain their lead.
Thus, the point scored by Yordan Alvarez following an optional shortstop player Dansby Swanson on the sixth engagement, then the solo slap from Jose Altuve in the following set, put the game out of the game. the reach of the Braves.
The Astros are making their third World Series appearance since 2017 and are looking to triumph for a second time in that streak. The Braves, who will be back at home from Friday, are in their first final since 1999, they who have not been crowned champions since 1995.
