![How the Astros Went From Nowhere to the Brink of the World Series](https://cdn-media.theathletic.com/lZAX4cIPO1Ta_wcz38hI9hhGG_1440x961.jpg)
How the Astros defeated the Phillies in Game 5 of the World Series - The Athletic
![How the Astros Went From Nowhere to the Brink of the World Series](https://www.si.com/.image/ar_4:3%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1200/MTkzNDk1MzAxMTAzODIyMjc1/astros-combined-no-hitter-world-series.jpg)
Combined no-hitters not as special, even in World Series - Sports Illustrated
![How the Astros Went From Nowhere to the Brink of the World Series](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/805B/production/_121295823_martin_maldonado_epa.jpg)
World Series 2021: Houston Astros beat Atlanta Braves 9-5 in game five to keep series alive - BBC Sport
![How the Astros Went From Nowhere to the Brink of the World Series](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/uploads/imported_images/uploads/2022/11/np_file_192096.jpeg)
Astros top Phillies in Game 5 thriller to move to brink of World Series title - The Japan Times
![How the Astros Went From Nowhere to the Brink of the World Series](https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/11/04/de6a94ce-7992-409c-b747-7d179482d4f9/thumbnail/1200x630/c76ae4baf8ccd8c9574d86cae97ed5f3/gettyimages-1438783191.jpg?v=c616fa01c1e89090ed3e507dc56e7b05)
Houston Astros nip Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 to move one game from winning World Series - CBS News
![How the Astros Went From Nowhere to the Brink of the World Series](https://www.dallasnews.com/resizer/lscG_4T2G8DOePtEhl-NqM5mDG0=/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-dmn/public/P2YJ5LJ5NNE77FIDDFIBGEZFTA.jpg)
Five thoughts: Benches clear, bullpen collapses as Rangers blow Game 5 in loss to Astros
![How the Astros Went From Nowhere to the Brink of the World Series](https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/nonpareilonline.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/f/31/f311d406-03ed-5513-8d5b-1ac8e0805bec/6525e8a199aaf.image.jpg?crop=1763%2C926%2C0%2C124&resize=1200%2C630&order=crop%2Cresize)
Astros hit 4 homers to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead
![How the Astros Went From Nowhere to the Brink of the World Series](https://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/t_nbcnews-fp-1200-630,f_auto,q_auto:best/newscms/2021_43/3516098/211031-world-series-ha.JPG)
Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of World Series title
![How the Astros Went From Nowhere to the Brink of the World Series](https://a.espncdn.com/photo/2022/1103/r1085693_1296x729_16-9.jpg)
World Series no-hitter most-watched Game 4 since 2019 - ESPN