LOS ANGELES: The Houston Astros, fueled by George Springer’s record-equalling home run, won a first World Series title Wednesday with a 5-1 triumph over the Los Angeles Dodgers. In a World Series that had featured dramatic swings of momentum and breathtaking rallies, the Astros never let the Dodgers get back in the game. This is what you dream of as a kid.”Springer’s five homers tied the World Series record held by Reggie Jackson and Chase Utley and boosted him to World Series Most Valuable Player honors. The Astros claimed the title 12 years after being swept by the Chicago White Sox in their only prior World Series appearance. It gave Astros pitching ace Justin Verlander a first World Series title in his third appearance, while Kershaw, a dominant force over the past decade, remains in search of a first title.

Source: Manila Times November 02, 2017 06:00 UTC