Alex Bregman hit a two-run home run in the fifth to give the Astros a five-run lead. 0:33
Rangers will get an extra day of rest after throwing in relief in the World Series opener and will be replaced by Noah Syndergaard.
As the series shifts to Philadelphia on Monday, the Astros will counter with a veteran. The two teams played two games in Houston. The Mets pitcher has appeared in two playoff games this October, including a shortened start. He has given up just one run on three hits in his last five appearances.
The pitcher has allowed three earned runs in two starts.
After the second game of the series on Saturday, McCullers said he was excited. ThePhillies came in here and did what they were supposed to, and they got the split, so it's up to us to go into their park and play good baseball.
After missing last year's World Series because of a forearm injury, he made his first start in the Fall Classic on Monday, giving up one run on three hits in 5 1/3 frames.
He said that he was willing to pitch on the road. It's great to pitch on the road in the playoffs. It's when you get to experience the most raw and real atmosphere in the game.
After recovering from an injury, he was 4-2 with a 2.27 earned run in eight regular-season games.
During the regular season, Syndergaard was 10-10) with a 3.84 earned run average. In the second half of the season, he made nine starts for his new team after he was acquired by the Phils.
In the first game of the series, Suarez threw 11 pitches in a loss.
Rob Thomson said that they can extend him out a little bit more than they could if he was throwing.
There will be three games in Philadelphia. The city of Houston has not named a starter for the fourth game.
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