Opinion: Astros 'keep fighting,' delay Atlanta's party plans with decisive Game 5 win

ATLANTA —The Houston Astros walked out of the interview room late Sunday night, and down the corridor, maybe 200 feet away, was the most beautiful sight they observed during their weekend stay in Atlanta.

Three dozen cases of champagne were stacked on the concrete floor. There were cases of Budweiser and Bud Light beer cans strewn alongside.

All sitting outside Atlanta’s clubhouse – unopened.

The Astros made sure there would be no party on this night at Truist Park, overpowering Atlanta 9-5 to force the World Series back to Houston, where Game 6 will be played Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park.

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