If the Astros have a lead in the ninth inning Sunday night, and likely for every remaining game in the World Series, Ken Giles will stay put in the bullpen.

Astros manager A.J. Hinch informed Giles that he will be removed from the closer role after another dismal performance Saturday night in a 6-2 loss to the Dodgers that evened the series at two games apiece.

"He wasn't surprised," Hinch said Sunday before Game 5 at Minute Maid Park. "He understands and he wants to be there for his teammates."