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Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies 5-2, tie World Series 1-1, Sports
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Six Pack of Stats: Astros 3, Phillies 2 (World Series Game 5) - South Side Sox
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World Series Game 5: Astros win Game 5, 3-2 against Phillies, take series lead 3-2
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World Series: Justin Verlander and Astros Beat Phillies in Game 5 - The New York Times
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Astros edge Phillies, head home with 3-2 World Series edge
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Astros vs. Phillies final score, results: Justin Verlander logs 1st World Series win to put Houston on cusp of title
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Astros nip Phillies to win crucial Game 5 of World Series
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Phillies vs. Astros score: Houston takes World Series lead with nail-biting Game 5 win at Citizens Bank Park
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Phillies lament missed chances to land knockout blow vs. Braves, but they have edge in Game 3 - The Athletic
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