ATLANTA — A World Series that had trundled merrily along for three games jumped the tracks on Saturday night.
The Houston Astros leaped out to a one-run lead before the Braves even came to bat. But Houston left runners on base scattered like Halloween candy after the bag breaks. The Braves used two back-to-back solo homers and an astounding bit of glovework by Eddie Rosario to catch, then pass, then hold off Houston 3-2, and now Atlanta stands just one game from its second world championship.
The Braves and Astros had alternated victories to start the Series, with Atlanta bringing a 2-1 lead into Saturday night.