2021 World Series: Astros rally to beat Braves in Game 5
The 2021 World Series isn't over yet.
On Sunday night, the Houston Astros beat the Atlanta Braves 9-5, in Game 5 of the series. This now forces a Game 6, to be held Tuesday night in Houston.
The Braves had an early lead on Sunday, with center fielder Adam Duvall hitting a first-inning grand slam — the ninth in postseason history, CBS Sports reports. The Astros tied the game 4-4 in the third inning, and then continued the momentum, bringing in five more runs by the end of the game.
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The Braves lead the series 3 games to 2, and CBS Sports says that historically, a team entering Game 6 with this margin has won the championship 69 percent of the time. The Braves last won the World Series in 1995.
