World Series Game 2 Breaks Home Run Record

Astros win for first time in 56-season history
By Newser Editors and Wire Services
Posted Oct 26, 2017 12:00 AM CDT
World Series Game 2 Breaks Home Run Record
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill throws during the first inning of Game 2 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

George Springer hit a two-run drive in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros won a thrilling home run derby at Dodger Stadium, beating Los Angeles 7-6 Wednesday night to tie the World Series at one game apiece. The teams combined for a Series record eight homers. When the slugging was finally over, the Astros had hung on to win a World Series game for the first time in their 56-season history, the AP reports.

Houston trailed 3-2 in the ninth when Marwin Gonzalez hit a leadoff home run against closer Kenley Jansen. Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa hit back-to-back homers in the 10th for a 5-3 lead. The Dodgers then rallied, tying it on Yasiel Puig's home run and an RBI single with two outs by Enrique Hernandez. Springer's shot off Brandon McCarthy gave Houston just enough margin to withstand Charlie Culberson's homer in the bottom of the 11th. Game 3 is Friday night in Houston.

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