Astros take World Series Game 5 on Gerrit Cole gem

The Astros swept three games at Nationals Park, taking a one-game lead in the World Series on what may have been the last game as an Astro for Gerrit Cole.

The World Series now moves back to Houston with the Astros owning a three games to two lead over the Washington Nationals. Gerrit Cole pitched a masterpiece in the 7-1 victory putting the Astros in the driver’s seat.

Cole redeemed himself from the Game 1 loss with a gritty and determined performance pitching seven innings of one-run ball. The solo run was a homer by Juan Soto in what may be Cole’s last inning wearing the Astros uniform. Cole gave up just three hits while striking out nine nationals. Even though Cole said he was spent by…