HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 29: Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
After getting behind early off a shaky start from Dallas Keuchel, the Houston Astros rallied back to get four runs off Clayton Kershaw and tie the game at 4-4. The last three runs came off this towering shot from the Cuban-born Yuli Gurriel, who has been the Astros’ most consistent hitter in the post season.
Gurriel’s appearance in the game is somewhat controversial. He made a gesture seemingly mocking Japanese-born pitcher Yu Darvish after hitting a home run off him in Game 3. MLB decided to suspend him five games for it, but it won’t take affect until the 2018 regular season.
This three-run homer is exactly why the Astros had to be thrilled to find out they would still have him for the rest of the World Series. He has been vital to their success.
Follow Class Act Sports on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
