HOUSTON — This may prove to be the turning point of the game.
With the Houston Astros holding onto a 2-1 lead after three straight scoreless innings, Adam Eaton and Juan Soto helped the Washington Nationals break through and move back ahead.
With Houston starter Justin Verlander in the 80-pitch range early in the fifth inning, Eaton sent this slider into the seats in right field for his second homer of the World Series:
Adam’s Eaton meatballs. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/RrDyrwguLq
— MLB (@MLB) October 30, 2019
Two batters later, Juan Soto mashed this pitch 413 feet in the same direction — the 21-year-old’s third home run of the series.
SOTO TO THE MOON. pic.twitter.com/9FrMo3zIsE
— MLB (@MLB) October 30, 2019
Just like that, the Nationals were back in the lead in the win-or-go-home game, 3-2.
Soto carried his bat all the way to first base as a taunt — copying what Astros star Alex Bregman did after he homered in the first inning.
This dude Juan Soto really carried his bat to 1st base too!
— Cut4 (@Cut4) October 30, 2019
Also a legend. pic.twitter.com/SVFHsPPfBe
Even Texans defensive end and noted Astros supporter J.J. Watt praised Soto. Game recognize game.
damn, Soto is good.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) October 30, 2019
• Adam Zielonka can be reached at azielonka@washingtontimes.com.
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