Game 5 was a pivotal one for the Astros in the World Series. They had fought back after getting punched in the mouth at home and now stood a chance to take a series lead and place themselves on the cusp of their second title in three years. And so they turned with confidence to a man who has delivered for them all season long: Gerrit Cole.
Just as the Astros needed him most, Cole answered the call and delivered yet another dominant starting pitching performance for his team. And with 7 innings of 1-run ball he may also have culminated his time in a Houston Astros uniform, bringing to a close one of the most exciting chapters in the team’s pitching history.