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The Astros got just enough from Justin Verlander in Game 5, while the Phillies once again got very little from their offense.

Verlander was one out away from becoming eligible for the first win of his World Series career. And then Nick Castellanos stepped to the plate.

Justin Verlander pitched his first World Series win and rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run and the Houston Astros beat the Phillies 3-2.

Houston’s ace set the table for another brilliant pitching performance from the Astros staff.

Justin Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the World Series win that long eluded him, rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run and the Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 Thursday night to head home with a 3-2 lead.

It wasn't easy or pretty, but Justin Verlander did just enough to hold the Phillies at bay and help put Houston a win away from a title.

World Series: Astros take 3-2 series lead after Game 5 win against Phillies

The Astros are one win away from winning the World Series

He returned from Tommy John surgery and once again was the best pitcher in the AL. Still, there was one thing missing.

The Astros are one win away from winning the World Series