The Royals bullpen stops the Astros offense long enough to allow the KC batters to score, and the Royals even the series with a 5-4 win. That is the first win by a home team in the 2015 post season. Alcides Escobar had the big hit, a triple in the bottom of the seventh that led to him scoring the winning run. Since Escobar became a full-time player in 2010, Escobar is fifth in the majors with 39 triples (he has 40 for his career).

The Astros blew a lead, which might have put the series in the bag for them. They return to Houston with home field advantage, and their ace, Dallas Keuchel on the mound. If they can take both games at home, a return trip to Kansas City won’t be needed.