The Astros have a 3-2 series lead after narrowly defeating the Phillies 3-2 in Game 5 on Thursday. However, the Astros have lost Game 6 in each of their three recent World Series appearances and are without first baseman Yuli Gurriel, who will be out for the remainder of the World Series with a knee injury. Will their fortunes finally change or will the Phillies stay alive? Here are the top plays from Game 6: Phillies at Astros (HOU leads series 3-2) Flashes the skin Astros shortstop Jeremy Rock is one of the top young stars in the game today. Need proof? Check out this game. Oh, so close With two outs in the bottom of the second inning, Phillies shortstop Edmundo Sosa golfed a fly ball to deep left. It looked like he was headed for the seats, but Houston’s Jordan Alvarez was able to catch on the caution track. Back, back, back, GO! Kyle Schwarber got the Phillies on the board first as he crushed a solo home run to deep right. Houston, we’ve taken off! Shortly after Schwarber gave the Phillies a 1-0 lead, it was Houston’s turn to respond. Jordan Alvarez hit a three-run homer to deep center to give the Astros a 3-1 lead.
Jordan Alvarez smashes a three-run home run to give the Astros a 3-1 lead
Jordan Alvarez hit a three-run home run to give the Astros a 3-1 lead over the Phillies.
A little security Astros catcher Christian Vázquez stepped up to the plate and ripped a single to left, bringing in Alex Bregman and giving Houston a 4-1 lead. Stay tuned for updates! Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites for game information, news and more
