Charlie Morton / Framber Valdez

Charlie Morton and Framber Valdez combined to allow just one run over 14 innings as the Houston Astros defeated the Atlanta Braves 8-1 in Game 5 of the 2021 World Series at Minute Maid Park. Morton pitched 5.2 strong innings, striking out eight, while Valdez tossed 5.1 scoreless frames in relief. The Astros' offense exploded for eight runs, including a two-run homer from Yordan Alvarez, to clinch the championship and avenge their 2017 World Series loss to the Dodgers.