LOS ANGELES: The Houston Astros, fueled by George Springer’s record-equalling home run, won a first World Series title Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) with a 5-1 triumph over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Springer belted his fifth home run of the series as the Astros exploded for five runs in the first two innings off Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish.

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