ALCS Game 5: Houston Astros defeat the Texas Rangers, 5-4 in Game 5

HOUSTON - The Houston Astros are now in the lead of the American League Championship Series 3-2 after a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday!

Justin Verlander was the starting pitcher for the Astros in Game 5 at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

Below you can read some of the highlights and major plays throughout the game.

FIRST INNING

Alex Bregman hit a solo home run off Rangers pitcher Jordan Montgomery to the left field, giving the Astros an early lead.

Verlander tossed a 1-2-3 first inning for Houston.

SECOND INNING

The second inning saw Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena make a diving play on Josh Jung's ground ball to his left and throw over to first base for the final out in the bottom half of the second.

FIFTH INNING

Jose Altuve looked to make it to first base after bunting the call with two outs, but Montgomery made the play to first for the final out.

In the bottom of the fifth, the Rangers were able to get a score on the board after Nathaniel Lowe hit a homer to the left.

SIXTH INNING

Astros took the lead again in the top of the sixth after José Abreu hit to center field, allowing Alex Bregman to score and Yordan Alvarez to take third.

Kyle Tucker was up to bat and walked. Pitcher Josh Sborz replaced Montgomery.

Bases were loaded with Chas McCormick up to bat, but Adolis Garcia was able to get a second out.

Jeremy Peña grounds out to second base with Semien throwing to Lowe for a final out in the top of the sixth.

Rangers were able to take a lead after Adolis García knocked a homer to center field, allowing Evan Carter and Corey Seager to score. The score is now 2-4 with the Rangers in the lead.

EIGHTH INNING

Adolis García was hit by a pitch from Bryan Abreu causing both teams to rush the field after things got heated between Garcia and catcher Maldonado.

Abreu and Garcia were both ejected from the game. Astros manager Dusty Baker was also ejected from the game after getting into a heated argument with officials.