In an instant classic, the Houston Astros emerged victorious in a thrilling Game 2 of the 2017 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
After a game-tying homer in the ninth inning saved the Astros, two more homers — one each by Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa — in the 10th inning appeared to have sealed a win for Houston. But a home run by Yasiel Puig and another run by the Dodgers extended the game into the 11th frame at Dodger Stadium.
That’s when George Springer blasted a two-run homer in the top of the 11th to give the Astros a 7-5 lead.
The Dodgers got within 7-6 in the bottom of the 11th inning after a solo shot by Charlie Culberson, …