VIDEO: Michael Brantley and Jose Altuve Hit Back-to-Back Home Runs as Astros Break Game 5 Open
By Mark Powell
Despite not scoring a run since their explosive first inning against Tyler Glasnow, the Astros entered the eighth still in a solid position thanks to the efforts of Gerrit Cole. However, Houston was not satisfied. Michael Brantley added to the cushion, hitting a solo shot to extend the lead.
A little insurance never hurts!!@astros make it 5-1 after a solo shot from Brantley! pic.twitter.com/QW4qfcK1F3
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 11, 2019
A little insurance is great, but how about home AND auto?
BACK TO BACK! Altuve adds on!
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 11, 2019
Jose Altuve has now passed Chase Utley for most homers in playoff history by a 2B (11) pic.twitter.com/34bpdIWhBa
Yes, that's back-to-back. Goodnight, Tampa Bay.
The Rays put up a good fight given the hole gifted to them by Glasnow, but Cole established his fastball early, complimenting his high-velocity pitch with breaking stuff to make the Rays' knees buckle.