The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies, 3-2, at Citizens Bank Park in Game 5.
Houston can clinch its second World Series with a win in Game 6.
The Starters
Ben’s brother started for the Astros, going five innings and giving up an earned run from a solo homer.
Verlander used a four-pitch arsenal (kind of) in his 94-pitch outing, using his 4-seamer 53 times. He gained velo on every pitch he threw more than once, and gained spin on everything except his fastball. Verlander had a 43% CSW rate on his slider.