RECAP: Houston Astros take dramatic Game 5 against Texas Rangers; ALCS now 3-2

The Houston Astros were in Arlington for Game 5 of the ALCS, and the team faced the Texas Rangers on Friday.

Justin Verlander started Game 5 for the Astros, while Jordan Montgomery started for the Rangers.

KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy, Sports Reporter Ari Alexander, and Digital Producer Ana Gonzalez brought you the biggest plays and moments from the game.

Pre-Game

1:34 p.m - From Randy McIlvoy

Jose Altuve speaks out on his team’s comfort level ahead of Game 5 in Arlington.

“I think we show up ready to play everywhere we go,” he told reporters. “Every year is different.”

3:28 p.m. - From Randy McIlvoy

1st Inning

4:06 p.m - Jose Altuve starts off for the Astros. He grounds out to second base. Mauricio Dubon also grounds out to second base. 2 outs.

Alex Bregman hits a solo home run to center field. Score is now 1-0 Astros.

Yordan Alvarez hits a single to center field and heads to first base.

Abreu hits a forceout to shortstop. Alvarez out at second base. 3 outs.

4:14 p.m. - Rangers due up with Justin Verlander on the mound. Marcus Semien and Corey Seager both pop out. Mitch Garver strikes out. 3 outs.

2nd Inning

4:23 p.m. - Kyle Tucker on the plate for the Astros. He grounds out to second base. Chas McCormick and Jeremy Pena ground out to 3rd base. 3 outs.

4:28 p.m. - Rangers return. Adolis Garcia grounds out to third base. Leody Taveras strikes out, and Josh Jung grounds out. 3 outs.

3rd Inning

4:36 p.m. - Martin Maldonado due up. He flies out to right field. Jose Altuve and Mauricio Dubon ground out to shortstop. 3 outs.

4:42 p.m. - Rangers due up. Nathaniel Lowe flies out to left field. 1 out.

Mitch Garver walks to first base after four balls.

Jonah Heim hits a single to right field and heads to first base. Garver moves to 3rd base.

Marcus Semien pops out to first base and Corey Seager flies out to left field. 3 outs.

4th Inning

4:52 p.m. - Astros return to the plate. Alex Bregman flies out to center field, and Yordan Alvarez and Jose Abreu strike out. 3 outs.

5:02 p.m. - Rangers return. Evan Carter flies out to right field, and Adolis Garcia flies out to center field. Leody Taveras pops out. 3 outs.

5th Inning

5:12 p.m. - Kyle Tucker hits a single to center field and heads to first base.

Chas McCormick flies out to center field. 1 out.

5:15 p.m. - Jeremy Pena hits a single to shortstop on a fielder’s choice. Kyle Tucker heads to second base. Rangers call for a challenge. Umpires will review the play.

5:16 p.m. - Umpires finish reviewing the play and the call remains. Tucker remains safe on second base.

Martin Maldonado flies out to right field. Kyle Tucker moves to 3rd. 2 outs.

Jose Altuve hits a bunt and grounds out to first base. 3 outs.

5:20 p.m. - Rangers are up next. Josh Jung flies out to right field. 1 out.

Nathaniel Lowe hits a solo home run to left field. Score is tied 1-1.

Mitch Garver strikes out, and Jonah Heim pops out. 3 outs.

6th Inning

5:30 p.m. - Mauricio Dubon is due up and strikes out. 1 out.

Alex Bregman walks to first base.

Yordan Alvarez hits a single to right field and heads to first base. Bregman heads to third.

Jose Abreu hits an RBI single to center field, where the ball was deflected. Abreu heads to first base, and Bregman heads home. Alvarez heads to 3rd. Score is 2-1 Astros.

Kyle Tucker walks to first base. Abreu moves to second and Alvarez heads to third. All bases are loaded.

5:45 p.m. - Rangers announce a pitching change. Josh Sborz replaces Jordan Montgomery.

Chas McCormick lines out to right field and Jeremy Pena grounds out to second base. 3 outs.

5:52 p.m. - Marcus Semien pops out to short stop. 1 out

Corey Seager hits a double and heads to second base.

Evan Carter hits a single to left field and heads to first base. Seager heads to third base.

Adolis Garcia hits a three-run home run to left field. Score is now 2-4 Rangers.

Leody Taveras pops out to shortstop. 2 outs.

Josh Jung hits a single to left field and heads to first base.

6 p.m. - Astros announce pitching change. Hector Neris replaces Justin Verlander.

Nathaniel Lowe walks to first base. Josh Jung moves to second base.

Mitch Garver flies out to center field. 3 outs.

7th Inning

6:08 p.m. - Martin Maldonado up next. He walks to first base after four balls.

Jose Altuve flies out to left field, Mauricio Dubon and Alex Bregman strike out. 3 outs.

6:16 p.m. Rangers due up next. Jonah Heim flies out to center field, Marcus Semien and Corey Seager ground out to first base. 3 outs.

8th Inning

6:23 p.m. - Rangers announce pitching change. Aroldis Chapman replaces Josh Sborz.

Yordan Alvarez strikes out, Jose Abreu flies out to right field. 2 outs.

Kyle Tucker hits a double to left field and heads to second base.

6:31 p.m. - Rangers announce pitching change. Jose Leclerc replaces Aroldis Chapman.

6:32 p.m. - Astros announce a lineup change. Michael Brantley will pinch-hit for Chas McCormick. He pops out to first base. 3 outs.

6:37 p.m. As Rangers are due up, Astros announce a pitching change and a defensive switch. Bryan Abreu replaces Hector Neris and Michael Brantley replaces Chas McCormick for left field.

Evan Carter walks to first base.

6:44 p.m. Adolis Garcia is hit by pitch and heads to first base. Carter moves to second.

6:45 p.m. - An on-field argument between Garcia and Martin Maldonado caused the benches and bullpens on both teams to clear. Umpires discuss the outcome.

6:47 p.m. Bryan Abreu, Astros Manager Dusty Baker, and Adolis Garcia are all ejected from the game.

6:48 p.m. - Astros announce a pitching change. Ryan Pressly replaces Bryan Abreu.

6:50 p.m. - Rangers announce a lineup change. Travis Jankowski to pinch-run for Adolis Garcia.

Leody Taveras grounds to a force out to first base. Travis Jankowski is out at second base. Carter moves to third, and Taveras moves to first. 1 out.

Josh Jung strikes out. 2 outs.

Taveras steals second base. Nathaniel Lowe strikes out. 3 outs.

9th Inning

6:55 p.m. Rangers announce defensive change. Travis Jankowski replaces Adolis Garcia at right field.

6:57 p.m. Astros makes a lineup change. Yanier Diaz replaces Jeremy Pena. He singles to left field and heads to first base.

6:58 p.m. Astros makes a lineup change. Jon Singleton to pinch-hit for Martin Maldonado. He walks to first base. Diaz moves to second base.

6:59 p.m. - Astros make a lineup change. Grae Kessinger to pinch-run for Jon Singleton.

Jose Altuve hits a three-run home run to left field. Score is now 5-4 Astros.

Mauricio Dubon flies out to left field, Alex Bregman lines out to second base, and Yordan Alvarez strikes out. 3 outs.

7:10 p.m. - Astros make a defensive change. Grae Kessinger replaces Jeremy Pena as shortstop, and Yanier Diaz replaces Martin Maldonado as catcher.

Mitch Garver hits a single to left field and heads to first base.

7:12 p.m. - Rangers make a lineup change. Josh Smith pinch-runs for Mitch Garver.

Jonah heim hits a single to right field and heads to first base. Smith heads to second base.

7:15 p.m. - Rangers make a lineup change. Robbie Grossman will pinch-run for Jonah Heim.

Marcus Semien lines out to shortstop, Corey Seager flies out to center field, and Evan Carter strikes out. 3 outs. Game is over with Astros winning 5-4 against Rangers.