Astros Top Braves In Game Two Of World Series

Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrates the 7-2 win with teammates against the Atlanta Braves in Game Two of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 27, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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The Astros are evening up the World Series at one game apiece. Houston defeated the Braves 7-2 in Game Two at home. The Astros scored four in the second inning to race out to an early lead. Jose Altuve homered in the seventh for Houston. Jose Urquidy allowed just two runs over five innings to get the win for the Astros. Travis d'Arnaud homered for the Braves. Max Fried allowed six runs over five-plus innings to take the loss for Atlanta. The Braves will host Game Three on Friday.