Astros vs. Dodgers: Live Updates and Score for World Series Game 7

Houston Astros
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Los Angeles Dodgers

12:20am UTC Nov 2, 2017Los Angeles

The Houston Astros are your 2017 World Series champions! Houston won Game 7 of a hotly contested series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-1, Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. The Astros scored all five of their runs in the first two innings, against Dodgers starter Yu Darvish. Charlie Morton, who pitched the final four innings for Houston, got the win. The MVP of the series was George Springer, who hit five home runs, including one in each of the last four games. For updates, highlights and analysis from throughout Game 7, scroll below.

November 2, 2017
3:39 pm
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Scott Polacek
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3:39 pm
'Sports Illustrated' Predicted Astros Would Win 2017 World Series in 2014
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'Sports Illustrated' Predicted Astros Would Win 2017 World Series in 2014
Zac Wassink
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4:04 am
Houston Astros @astros
FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FRANCHISE HISTORY, THE #ASTROS ARE #WORLDSERIES CHAMPIONS! #EARNEDHISTORY https://t.co/lTo9MNqzVR
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4:03 am
Houston Astros @astros
#ASTROSWIN 5-1! WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! #EarnedHistory https://t.co/IigrAjMRM3
4:03 am
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers
FINAL: Astros 5, #Dodgers 1
4:45 am
Astros Beat Dodgers for 1st Ever Title 🏆
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Astros Beat Dodgers for 1st Ever Title 🏆
Tyler Conway
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4:03 am
Taylor Grounds Out
Seager up. And Seager's out. Grounds out to second on the first pitch, and... THE HOUSTON ASTROS ARE YOUR 2017 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! Astros 5, Dodgers 1 - Final
SB Nation MLB @SBNationMLB
ONE. OUT. AWAY. from a World Series champion!
4:03 am
Down Goes Utley
Morton strikes Utley out to get the first out of the bottom of the ninth. Chris Taylor up now. No one on with one out. Astros 5, Dodgers 1 - Bottom of the ninth
Joe Trezza @JoeTrezz
Chase Utley, who has had a great, clutch career, finished what could be his final postseason 0-for-15.
3:53 am
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers
Last chance in the bottom of the ninth. Put your rally caps on. #Game7 https://t.co/bAtrz2Qn0C
3:53 am
MLB @MLB
The @astros are THREE outs from a championship. Watch #WorldSeries #Game7 on @MLBONFOX. https://t.co/h820txSTpd
3:52 am
Morton's Heading Out for the Bottom of the Ninth!
Baseball Reference @baseball_ref
If Morton finishes this out, he'd be the 5th pitcher to have a 4-inning save in the #WorldSeries, the 2nd in G7 https://t.co/K00RvhkJMD https://t.co/bkeGBNR9Sf
3:51 am
Rob Friedman @PitchingNinja
Charlie Morton, Disgusting 81mph Curveball movement. 😷 https://t.co/W0y9El1jdc
4:01 am
Morton Lights-Out in the Eighth
It looks like Morton may go the distance, and you can't really blame A.J. Hinch. Morton's gone three innings and looked stellar in each one.
Astros 5, Dodgers 1 - Top of the ninth
Houston Astros @astros
Charlie. Freakin. Morton. #EarnHistory https://t.co/RAE9vMccWa
3:50 am
Tyler Kepner @TylerKepner
Charlie Morton hitting for himself here in the top of the 9th. Pitcher's spot, Taylor and Seager await in bottom 9.
4:01 am
Will Houston Get Its First Tonight?
Astros 5, Dodgers 1 - Bottom of the eighth
Baseball Reference @baseball_ref
Since 1962, the year the #Astros were founded, 21 franchises have won a #WorldSeries https://t.co/sfT4XeeC0z https://t.co/2k2gagEIEi
4:01 am
Down to the Last Two Innings
Astros 5, Dodgers 1 - Top of the eighth
MLB @MLB
Trying to get to that finish line. #WorldSeries https://t.co/BtWi5Uqvp7
4:00 am
Another Scoreless Inning for the Dodgers
L.A.'s running out of time, and Dallas Keuchel could be in soon.
Astros 5, Dodgers 1 - Top of the eighth
Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN
Cody Bellinger 4-for-28, with 17 strikeouts. The Astros have thrown a barrage of breaking balls at him.
4:00 am
Houston Looking to Lock This Down
Astros 5, Dodgers 1 - Bottom of the seventh
Richard Justice @richardjustice
Dallas Keuchel warming for the Astros. Alex Wood up in the Dodgers pen.
3:23 am
Bleacher Report MLB @BR_MLB
3 innings left… Let the stress kick in, Dodger fans https://t.co/8jAePcNqy1
3:21 am
MLB Quality of Pitch @qopbaseball
#Dodgers Kenley Jansen Pitch Quality Cutter Horizontal Break-Top 2% MLB Velocity-Top 5% MLB @OrelHershiser @TheRealJHair @Verducci_FS1 https://t.co/zYjclwoJSY
3:20 am
Dodgers Up Again
Astros 5, Dodgers 1 - Bottom of the seventh
Ryan Fagan @ryanfagan
that's a full scoresheet for only one run, Dodgers https://t.co/kVSTkrMDYO
3:18 am
Amazing Catch by Taylor
Astros 5, Dodgers 1 - Top of the seventh
Sports Illustrated @SInow
Dodgers doing their best to keep it a 4-run game https://t.co/eW68CyOa2W https://t.co/4qI0wknGbl
3:17 am
Can the Astros Get Some More Insurance?
Houston hasn't been able to get anything since Darvish was pulled. Its pitching has been more than up to the task tonight, but a few insurance runs would be nice. Easier said than done against Jansen. Astros 5, Dodgers 1 - Top of the seventh
Jon Heyman @JonHeyman
kershaw was fantastic. kenley jansen in now again for dodgers. the stars are working overtime.
3:06 am
Justin Russo @FlyByKnite
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3:17 am
Big Hit from the Vet
Andre Ethier drives in L.A.'s only run, only to have Taylor strike out and Seager ground out behind him. The Dodgers have now stranded 10 runners in six innings. Astros 5, Dodgers 1 - Top of the seventh
Anthony Castrovince @castrovince
Coming in cold off the bench to drive in a run in a Game 7 is Ethier said than done.
3:17 am
Ethier in with One Out and Two on
Brilliant relief effort from Kershaw. He's done now. Andre Ethier up to pinch hit. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the sixth
Joel Sherman @Joelsherman1
By using Kershaw to hit in 4th, Roberts got 2 additional relief innings from ace, plus has Ethier to PH in more favorable spot now. #Dodgers
3:16 am
ANOTHER Chance for the Dodgers
L.A.'s already left eight men on base tonight. Can the Dodgers finally cash in? Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the sixth
Bleacher Report MLB @BR_MLB
Here we go again… Dodgers with two on, no outs #WorldSeries
3:16 am
Another Scoreless Half-Inning for Kershaw
That's four scoreless innings for Kershaw. That one took a little more work, though. He gave up a hit, intentionally walked two and eventually ended the inning by forcing a flyout from Cameron Maybin. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the sixth
MLB Quality of Pitch @qopbaseball
#Dodgers Clayton Kershaw Pitch Quality Slider Vertical Break-Top 6% MLB Velocity-Top 6% Low Rise-Top 7% @Verducci_FS1 @JeffPassan @Nomar5 https://t.co/vwjrXgMo0U
2:47 am
Bill Shaikin @BillShaikin
Clayton Kershaw now has recorded 11 outs in relief. That is one more than Yu Darvish recorded in his two starts, combined.
2:42 am
SI MLB @si_mlb
The Astros escape another Dodgers rally as Puig lines out with two runners on. L.A. has stranded eight runners and trails 5-0 in the sixth. https://t.co/WJOPmW0lkx
2:40 am
This Is Gonna Haunt Some Guys If Houston Wins
Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Top of the sixth
Justin Russo @FlyByKnite
Dodgers have had their chances in Game 7. https://t.co/KQRv8z4wUF
2:38 am
Another Opportunity Squandered?
Puig's now up to face Chris Devenski. The Dodgers have already blown several opportunities at the plate tonight. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the fifth
Positive Residual @presidual
Cody Bellinger got a 94 MPH fastball right down the middle, but couldn't capitalize. He grounded out with a 74 MPH exit velocity. https://t.co/JW6Yt1K6bG
2:38 am
Another Chance with the Dodgers
L.A. has already left several runners in scoring position stranded. Bellinger, who's currently tied with Aaron Judge for the record for most strikeouts in a seven-game series, is up with two on and one out. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the fifth
Dodger Insider @DodgerInsider
It'll be Liriano to face Bellinger, who gets another chance w/ RISP. Bellinger hit 12 of his 39 HR & slugged .568 vs LHP this year.
2:36 am
Long At-Bat for Turner
Justin Turner is battling Peacock. This might be the last guy he faces. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the fifth
Richard Justice @richardjustice
Brad Peacock can't have much left: 11 pitches in Game 1, 53 pitches in Game 3, 39 pitches in Game 5, 35 pitches in Game 7
2:22 am
Positive Residual @presidual
Down 1-2, Corey Seager fouled three pitches, reached a full count, and drew a walk. Excellent at-bat. https://t.co/6aeECApx3v
2:35 am
Nothing Doing for the Dodgers
L.A. just cannot wake up its bats. Turner has another chance here, though. Following a walk to Seager, Turner's up with one on and one out. He was hit by a pitch in each of his first two at-bats tonight. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the fifth
2:34 am
Three Masterful Innings from Kershaw
Kershaw has allowed just one baserunner in three relief innings. The Dodgers need to give him some support. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the fifth
Jack Magruder @JackMagruder
10 pitches, 10 strikes for Kershaw in fifth.
2:12 am
ESPN Stats & Info @ESPNStatsInfo
Cody Bellinger's 16 Ks in the World Series are tied with Aaron Judge's 16 Ks from the 2017 ALDS for the most in any postseason series. https://t.co/EeahA7n5iL
2:34 am
Assuming the Lead Holds, This Is a Given
Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Top of the fifth
Justin Russo @FlyByKnite
Yeah, I think we know who is winning 2017 World Series MVP. https://t.co/AjrgEUKWgH
2:33 am
Kershaw Back Out for the Fifth
Another scoreless frame for the Dodgers. This one ends with Kershaw striking out. He's back on the mound for his third inning of the night. Houston hasn't gotten anything going against him, but the Dodgers aren't taking advantage at the plate. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Top of the fifth
2:05 am
On to the Bottom of the Fourth
The Astros are giving their fans in Houston plenty to cheer for, but Kershaw has stemmed the offensive tide for now. Can the Dodgers finally strike back in the fourth? Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the fourth
Houston Astros @astros
MMP is ELECTRIC. ⚡️⚡️⚡️ https://t.co/QmhlIxsVAg
1:51 am
Erik Boland @eboland11
Dodgers 0 for 7 with RISP through three innings and have stranded six
2:33 am
Dodgers Have Had Their Chances
Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Top of the fourth
Dodgers' Way @DodgersWayFS
Joc strikes out and have stranded 6 runners through 3. 5-0 Astros lead. #Dodgers #Astros #WorldSeries #ThisTeam
2:04 am
A LOOONG Out
It looked like Puig got all of that one. He even thought so. But it really hung up in there. Runners on the corners now for Pederson with two down. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the third
Jared Diamond @jareddiamond
Yasiel Puig hit the ball, stood at home plate, watched it die and then SLAMMED his bat to the ground as hard as he could.
1:41 am
MLB Network @MLBNetwork
"He's not afraid to throw strikes." - @Plesac19 on @BradPeacock41. #Game7 #WorldSeries https://t.co/KZWP8b2gYM
1:51 am
And It Didn't Even Take Him Three Innings
So, apparently, Kike Hernandez' walk was actually an HBP too. Was grazed on a 3-1 pitch. McCullers was wild all night, and now he's gone. Brad Peacock coming on for the Astros.
Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the third
Katie Sharp @ktsharp
Lance McCullers: 1st pitcher to hit 4 batters in a single postseason game.
1:48 am
Turner Plunked Again
Turner's been up twice. He's been hit twice. McCullers has been wild. Pretty fortunate he's yet to surrender a run. Two on with no outs now, though. Bellinger at the dish. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the third
Brian T. Smith @ChronBrianSmith
Lance McCullers hits his third Dodger of the night. Way too fired up on the mound. #Astros fortunate to have their five.
1:48 am
Three Up, Three Down
Kershaw got two quick flyouts, then struck out Gurriel. The Dodgers need any kind of momentum now, and Kershaw may have given them a little bit. They desperately need some offense now. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the third
Los Angeles Dodgers @Dodgers
That's a 1-2-3 third inning from @ClaytonKersh22! Now let's get some runs! #WorldSeries https://t.co/cYBe7s0rNi
1:48 am
Here Comes Kershaw
The Dodgers' ace is coming on for the third inning with his team down five. Huge mountain to climb. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Top of the third
1:48 am
Beautiful Play by Bregman
Bregman has been a force defensively at third throughout the playoffs. He just robbed Austin Barnes of a hit. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the second
Houston Astros @astros
Bregman is that dude. #EarnHistory
1:16 am
Baseball King™ @BasebaIlKing
GEORGE SPRINGER AGAIN DELIVERS 😳😳😳 https://t.co/IdsIxSljAw
1:12 am
Evan Altman @DEvanAltman
Frickin’ laser beam https://t.co/9Og4zxwZ1w
1:11 am
Christopher Kamka @ckamka
Most games with HR within a single #WorldSeries 5 George Springer 2017 (2 4 5 6 7) 4 Barry Bonds 2002 (1 2 3 6) 4 Hank Bauer 1958 (1 2 3 6)
1:14 am
Darvish Is Done
For the second start in a row, both in the World Series, Darvish is done after five outs. And oh, that was Springer's FIFTH home run of the series. Astros 5, Dodgers 0 - Top of the second
MLB @MLB
WHO CAN STOP GEORGE SPRINGER? He's now homered in 4 straight #WorldSeries games and it's 5-0 @astros in #Game7! https://t.co/8DzYgFdGJA
1:13 am
Big Moment Here
Infield probably should've been in too. Astros 3, Dodgers 0 - Top of the second
Sung Min Kim @sung_minkim
Am I crazy in thinking that they could've thrown *Brian McCann* out here? https://t.co/aOeBhwAYpD
1:13 am
RBI Groundout for McCullers
The Astros tack on another run with a slow dribbler from McCullers. Talk about a tough start for Darvish. Astros 3, Dodgers 0 - Top of the second
Ryan M. Spaeder @theaceofspaeder
#Astros Lance McCullers Jr. is the first pitcher with a #WorldSeries Game 7 RBI since Jesse Orosco in 1986.
1:12 am
Two on and One Out for the Astros
Darvish just gave up a double to Marwin Gonzalez. Fortunately for the Dodgers, McCann was the man on. Couldn't get past third. Runners on second and third with one out and the pitcher up.
Astros 2, Dodgers 0 - Top of the second
Bill Shaikin @BillShaikin
Morrow up in Dodgers pen. He could tie record of pitching in all 7 World Series games.
1:11 am
Leadoff Walk for Darvish
Tough start for Darvish. He's really only thrown one bad ball, and Springer drilled it for a double. Could argue Brian McCann should be in the dugout. Astros 2, Dodgers 0 - Top of the second
Evan Grant @Evan_P_Grant
Notice location of Pitch 4 to McCann: https://t.co/DyDwcLDyd8
1:11 am
Houston Escapes the First with a Lead
McCullers gave up a double and hit two batters...and came out unscathed. Struck out Seager and Bellinger and then got Pederson to ground out to end the frame. Astros 2, Dodgers 0 - Top of the second
Houston Astros @astros
Lance gets out of the jam to keep it a 2-0 #Astros lead! #EarnHistory https://t.co/XWYPqKR0zw
12:52 am
McCullers Hits Another Batter
McCullers has now loaded the bases by plunking Puig on the elbow. Joc Pederson up with a big chance here. Bases loaded and two outs. Astros 2, Dodgers 0 - Bottom of the first
Andy McCullough @McCulloughTimes
Lance McCullers hit Yasiel Puig. The bases are full of Dodgers. The batter's box is full of Joc.

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Taylor Grounds Out

Down Goes Utley

Morton's Heading Out for the Bottom of the Ninth!

Morton Lights-Out in the Eighth

Will Houston Get Its First Tonight?

Down to the Last Two Innings

Another Scoreless Inning for the Dodgers

Houston Looking to Lock This Down

Dodgers Up Again

Amazing Catch by Taylor

Can the Astros Get Some More Insurance?

Big Hit from the Vet

Ethier in with One Out and Two on

ANOTHER Chance for the Dodgers

Another Scoreless Half-Inning for Kershaw

This Is Gonna Haunt Some Guys If Houston Wins

Another Opportunity Squandered?

Another Chance with the Dodgers

Long At-Bat for Turner

Nothing Doing for the Dodgers

Three Masterful Innings from Kershaw

Assuming the Lead Holds, This Is a Given

Kershaw Back Out for the Fifth

On to the Bottom of the Fourth

Dodgers Have Had Their Chances

A LOOONG Out

And It Didn't Even Take Him Three Innings

Turner Plunked Again

Three Up, Three Down

Here Comes Kershaw

Beautiful Play by Bregman

Darvish Is Done

Big Moment Here

RBI Groundout for McCullers

Two on and One Out for the Astros

Leadoff Walk for Darvish

Houston Escapes the First with a Lead

McCullers Hits Another Batter

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