2022 World Series top plays: Astros lead Phillies, Game 5 live updates

The Houston Astros are battling the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday in Game 5 of the 2022 World Series, exclusively on FOX and the FOX Sports App.

The series is even at 2-2 after Houston made history with a Game 4 no-hitter against Philly on Wednesday.

Justin Verlander made his fourth start of the postseason and second in the World Series for the Astros. He finished with six strikeouts in five innings pitched, allowing just four hits and only one run — a leadoff homer.

On the other side, Noah Syndergaard made his second start (fourth appearance) of the postseason for the Phillies. He checked out after three innings after allowing three hits and two runs, including one home run.

Here are the top plays from Game 5:

Astros vs. Phillies (Series tied 2-2)

Starting off with a bang!

The Astros jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning, thanks to back-to-back big hits from José Altuve and Jeremy Peña.

First, Altuve smashed Syndergaard’s sinker to right field and made it all the way to third base after an error by Phillies center fielder Brandon Marsh.

Then, Peña crushed an RBI single up the middle to bring in Altuve and get Houston on the board first.

Astros’ Jeremy Peña smashes an RBI single up the middle

Jeremy Peña smashes an RBI single up the middle to get Houston on the board. 

Catch and tag

The Astros tried something risky early, but their plan was foiled when Peña was thrown out at second base.

Returning the favor

The Phillies knotted things up in the bottom of the first inning, courtesy of a picture-perfect Kyle Schwarber home run.

Kyle Schwarber launches a leadoff home run

Kyle Schwarber launches a leadoff home run

Kyle Schwarber launches a leadoff home run to bring the Phillies to a 1-1 tie.

It marks the Phillies’ 18th home run this postseason at Citizens Bank Park, tying the Astros’ 2017 record for the most homers hit at one ballpark in a single postseason.

Pitchers take center stage

Both teams were relentless on the mound. Syndergaard had a huge inning for the Phillies in the second …

… while Verlander’s slider got the Astros out of a jam with the bases loaded in the bottom of the second inning.

Not so fast!

Peña reminded baseball fans why he was the first rookie shortstop to ever win a Gold Glove after coming up with a massive play for Houston in the third inning on what was likely to be a big hit from Nick Castellanos.

Star power

With momentum on his side, Peña hit a solo home run in the top of the fourth inning to give the Astros a 2-1 lead.

Jeremy Peña cranks a solo home run

Jeremy Peña cranks a solo home run

Jeremy Peña’s solo home run gives the Astros a 2-1 lead over the Phillies.

What can’t he do?

Peña followed that up with a smooth play in the bottom of the fourth inning, throwing out Jean Segura at first.

Making history

Bryce Harper smashed Verlander’s four-seam fast ball in the fifth inning, good for the hardest-hit ball of the year. The Astros were able to get out of the inning unscathed, however, as it remained 2-1.

Pickle!

After hitting a double and getting to third base on a wild pitch by Seranthony Domínguez — the Phillies’ fourth pitcher of the night — Yuli Gurriel was tagged out at home after a rundown with Rhys Hoskins.

Stay tuned for updates!


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