Jamie Squire, Getty ImagesAlex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a game-winning single during the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressThe Houston Astros celebrates after Alex Bregman (2) game winning single during Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston. Astros won 13-12.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressThe Houston Astros celebrates after Alex Bregman game winning single during Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston. Astros won 13-12.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressFans watch batting practice before Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressLos Angeles Dodger fans watch batting practice before Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesA Los Angeles Dodgers fan looks on with a Dodgers themed mohawk before game five of the 2017 World Series against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Jamie Squire, Getty ImagesHouston Astros mascot Orbit looks on before game five of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Jamie Squire, Getty ImagesSinger Clay Walker sings the national anthem before game five of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesFormer United States Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush prepare to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressFormer President George W. Bush throws the ceremonial first pitch before Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesJustin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros shakes hands with George W. Bush after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before game five of the 2017 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressHouston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel throws during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Tom Pennington, Getty ImagesBrian McCann #16 and pitching coach Brent Strom #56 speak to Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Jamie Squire, Getty ImagesJustin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates scoring on a RBI single during the first inning against the Houston Astros in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressLos Angeles Dodgers' Logan Forsythe steals second with Houston Astros' Jose Altuve covering during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reaches for a ball as he attempts to tag out Logan Forsythe #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros attempts to tag Logan Forsythe #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers as he goes to second on an attempted pick off play during the first inning in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros tries to tag Logan Forsythe #11 of the Los Angeles Dodgers as he gets to second base on an attempted pick off play during the first inning in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the first inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesFans hold up signs spelling out "Jose" and a Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros cutout during game five of the 2017 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Tom Pennington, Getty ImagesChris Taylor #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs to first during the second inning against the Houston Astros in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
David J. Phillip - Pool, Getty ImagesFormer first lady Barbara Bush looks on before game five of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
A Houston Astros fan holds a sign in game five of the 2017 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger is congratulated after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Austin Barnes hits an RBI single during the fourth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros reacts after diving for a ball and failing to get an out during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros celebrates with Carlos Correa #1 and Jose Altuve #27 after hitting a three run home run during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw sits in the dugout after Houston Astros' Yuli Gurriel hit a three-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Jamie Squire, Getty ImagesManager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with his team in the dugout after a three-run home run by Cody Bellinger #35 during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Justin Turner #10 and Corey Seager #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers wait at home plate for Cody Bellinger #35 after a three-run home run as Brian McCann #16 of the Houston Astros looks on during the fifth inning in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Fans reach for a foul ball hit by Houston Astros' Alex Bregman during the fifth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Carlos Correa #1 and Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros react as they take the field during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Kenta Maeda #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers prepares to pitch during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Kenta Maeda #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks off the mound as he exits the game during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressThe Houston Astros celebrates after Alex Bregman game winning single during Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston. Astros won 13-12.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressLos Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner is tagged out stealing by Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman during the seventh inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressHouston Astros' George Springer can't catch a triple hit by Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger during the seventh inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesEnrique Hernandez #14 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after scoring on a RBI triple during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressHouston Astros' George Springer hits a home run off Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brandon Morrow during the seventh inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros slides safely in to home plate on a double by Jose Altuve #27 against Austin Barnes #15 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesCarlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressHouston Astros' Carlos Correa celebrates his two-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressHouston Astros' Carlos Correa celebrates his two-run home run with Jose Altuve during the seventh inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Bob Levey, Getty ImagesSecurity apprehends a fan running on the field during game five of the 2017 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
The Los Angeles Dodgers look on as a fan is removed from the field during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Joc Pederson #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a double during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesMarwin Gonzalez #9 of the Houston Astros fails to make a catch on a double by Joc Pederson #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor is hit by a pitch during the eighth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Chris Taylor #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is hits a by a pitch during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressLos Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager hits an RBI double during the eighth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesDerek Fisher #21 of the Houston Astros slides in to home plate scoring the game winning run during the tenth inning against Austin Barnes #15 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Astros defeated the Dodgers 13-12.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressHouston Astros' Derek Fisher scores on a hit by Alex Bregman during the 10th inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston.
Houston Astros' Derek Fisher scores on a hit by Alex Bregman during the 10th inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesAndre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers collides with Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros as he is tagged out during the tenth inning in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Eric Gay, The Associated PressLos Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger hits a three-run home run during the fifth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Charlie Riedel, The Associated PressHouston Astros' Yuli Gurriel watches his three-run home run off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw during the fourth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressLos Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger celebrates after hitting a three-run home run during the fifth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Houston Astros Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressHouston Astros' Derek Fisher scores on a hit by Alex Bregman during the 10th inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston.
Ezra Shaw, Getty ImagesJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros hits a three-run home run during the fifth inning against Kenta Maeda #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Eric Gay, The Associated PressHouston Astros' Jose Altuve watches from the dugout during the 10th inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesBrian McCann #16 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Christian Petersen, Getty ImagesAustin Barnes #15 of the Los Angeles Dodgers slides safely in to second base with a double as Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros attempts the tag during the ninth inning in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 29, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
Matt Slocum, The Associated PressLos Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger catches a foul ball hit by Houston Astros' Carlos Correa during the ninth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressHouston Astros' Alex Bregman reacts after hitting in the game-winning run during the 10th inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, in Houston. The Astros won 13-12 to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
Jamie Squire, Getty ImagesAlex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates after hitting a game-winning single during the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
David J. Phillip, The Associated PressHouston Astros' Yuli Gurriel celebrates with Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa after hitting a three-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 5 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Houston.
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Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates after hitting a game-winning single during the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2017 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Oct. 30, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
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HOUSTON — Alex Bregman hit a game-ending single off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros outslugged the Los Angeles Dodgers 13-12 Sunday night to take a 3-2 World Series lead.