Adam Eaton Drives in Two Insurance Runs and Steals Base

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton singled in Yan Gomes and Victor Robles in the ninth to give the Nationals a four-run cushion at 6-2 in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. In the eighth, he stole a bag that led to Juan Soto driving him in on a single. It was a huge […]

Juan Soto Goes 2-for-4 in Game 7 Win

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto was electric at the plate in Game 7 on Wednesday, working long at-bats and driving the ball around the field. On top of his two hits, he rocketed one down the right field line that was pocketed by Ryan Zimmerman. He also worked a seventh-inning walk that led to the […]

Yuli Gurriel Homers in Game 7 Loss

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel started off Game 7 with a second-inning home run that gave the Astros a 1-0 lead on Wednesday. He singled later in the game and had four high-quality at-bats. It certainly wasn’t his fault that the Astros couldn’t score more than two runs. They couldn’t defend their home turf […]

Kurt Suzuki Scratched From Game 7 Lineup

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (hip) has been scratched from the lineup for Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday. Yan Gomes will now do the catching and will hit eighth against Astros starter Zack Greinke. Suzuki had a crucial home run in the Game 2 win in Houston, but otherwise he's done nothing […]

Gerrit Cole Could Be Available On Wednesday

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole could be available "in a limited capacity" for Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday against the Nationals, according to manager A.J. Hinch. Cole was fantastic in the Game 5 win on Sunday, allowing only one run while walking two and fanning nine in seven innings. That came […]

Justin Verlander Won't Be Available In Game 7

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said that starting pitcher Justin Verlander will not pitch in Game 7 of the World Series against the Nationals on Wednesday. Verlander went five innings in the Game 6 loss on Tuesday, allowing three earned runs on two home runs while walking three and striking out three. Home runs were […]

Kurt Suzuki Returns To Lineup For Game 7

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki (hip) is back in the starting lineup for Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday against Astros starter Zack Greinke. Suzuki is behind the plate and will hit eighth in the lineup. It's Suzuki's first start since Game 3 of the series when the team faced Greinke for the […]

Patrick Corbin Will Be Available For Game 7

Washington Nationals starter Patrick Corbin will be available out of the bullpen as the team prepares for Game 7 of the World Series. Corbin won 14 games during the regular season but has struggled in the postseason, posting a 1-3 record with a 6.64 ERA. He allowed four runs in six innings in Game 3 […]

Zack Greinke May Have Short Leash In Game 7

Houston Astros starter Zack Greinke will take the mound with a championship on the line in Game 7 of the World Series on Wednesday night. In four postseason starts this season, Greinke is 0-2 with a 5.30 ERA, a 1.61 WHIP and has allowed 22 hits through 18 2/3 innings pitched. The veteran allowed only […]

Max Scherzer Ready For Game 7

Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer is ready to start Game 7 of the World Series Wednesday night. Scherzer was pulled from his Game 5 start at the last second due to back spasms and a pinched nerve in his neck. One cortisone shot and a long-toss session in the outfield later and the former Cy […]

Carlos Correa Strands Three Runners In Loss

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts in the team's 7-2 loss to the Nationals in Game 6 of the World Series. Correa also stranded three runners in the game as strikeouts continue to plague his postseason. He now has punched out eight times through 24 at-bats in the World Series and […]

George Springer Stays Hot In Defeat

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 2-for-4 with one run scored and two doubles in the team's 7-2 loss to the Nationals in Game 6 of the World Series. With the Astros trailing 1-0 in the first inning, Springer sparked the offense with a double and then scored on a sacrifice fly from Jose Altuve. […]

Alex Bregman's Home Run Not Enough In Loss

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman went 2-for- 4 with a solo home run in the Astros 7-2 loss to the Nationals in Game 6 of the World Series. The Nationals picked up a run in the first inning but Houston came roaring back. After a sacrifice fly plated George Springer, Bregman launched a ball […]

Trea Turner Sparks Nationals To Tie Series 3-3

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner went 2-for-5 with two runs scored as the Nationals took down the Astros 7-2 in Game 6 of the World Series. Turner singled and scored in the first inning to put the Nationals up early. He later doubled in the seventh inning and scored on a two-run double from Anthony […]

Anthony Rendon Comes Up Huge To Force Game 7

Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and five runs batted in as the Nationals beat the Astros 7-2 in Game 6 of the World Series. With their backs against the wall, Rendon got Washington on the board in the first inning with an RBI single. The slugger […]

Juan Soto's Blast Powers Nationals

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto hit a towering, majestic home run in the fifth inning of the Nationals 7-2 win over the Astros in Game 6 of the World Series. With the game tied 2-2, Soto sent a pitch into the upper deck and the Nationals never looked back. The Astros have thrown their best […]

Adam Eaton's Homers In Game 6 Win

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton went 1-for-2 with a walk, a home run and two runs scored in the Nationals Game 6 triumph over the Astros 7-2. Eaton smoked a laser over the left field fence to tie the game at 2-2 in the fifth inning and was followed two batters later by a tie-breaking […]

Justin Verlander Can't Seal The Deal

Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander allowed three runs in five innings pitched as the Astros fell to the Nationals 7-2 in Game 6 of the World Series. With a championship on the line, Verlander struggled again in the early innings. He came into the game with a 16.20 ERA in the first inning of his […]

Stephen Strasburg's Gem Forces Game 7

Washington Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg pitched 8 1/3 masterful innings as the Nationals will force a Game in 7 with their 7-2 win over the Astros. Strasburg struck out seven and absolutely shut down a potent Astros lineup after surrendering two runs in the first inning. The imposing right-hander made a run at a complete […]

Alex Bregman Goes Hitless in Game Five

Bregman has been great this postseason, but couldn't put it together at the plate tonight. I guess it's a great game to struggle in, as the rest of his teammates took over and got the job done with a 7-1 victory. Bregman will look to bounce back against Stephen Strasburg in game six at home […]

George Springer Goes 2-for-3 In Game 5 Victory

Springer was amazing at the plate in this game, going 2-for-3 and walking twice. He not only drove in two runs, but scored twice himself. Springer has been a do-it-all bat for the Astros in the leadoff spot all season long and he's showing his guts this postseason. Even in unfavorable match-ups, Springer is working […]

Juan Soto Homers in Game 5 Loss

It was a sad game for the Nationals, who never held the lead and had to deal with the best pitcher in baseball for seven innings. Soto certainly did his job, leading off the second inning with a single and hitting a home run in the seventh. The rest of the order struggled and only […]

Yordan Alvarez Establishes Astros in Game 5 Win

Alvarez blasted a 95-MPH sinker over the centerfield wall in the second inning to put the Astros up 2-0 in game five of the World Series. It was a series of unfortunate events for the Nationals, with Yuli Gurriel singling off of an infield deflection the batter before. Alvarez ended up going 3-for-3 before getting […]

Joe Ross Struggles in Game 5 Loss

Ross was overmatched by a hot Astros lineup, and they took advantage early. Yordan Alvarez rocketed a ball over the centerfield wall and drove in Yuli Gurriel in the second inning. He lasted until the fourth inning until Carlos Correa blasted another two-run homer. Ross struck out just one batter over five innings and walked […]

Gerrit Cole Slams The Door In Game 5 Win

The best pitcher in baseball is showing us the ice running through his veins. After a tough game one, Gerrit Cole locked in and went seven innings, allowing just one run on three hits. He struck out nine batters and the Nationals were in scoring position just once all game long. His only blemish was […]

Max Scherzer Scratched From Game 5 Start

Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer will not start Game 5 as the ace is dealing with back spasms. The Nationals will turn to right-hander Joe Ross in this crucial game as the series is tied at 2-2. Scherzer told reporters that he is dealing with a pinched nerve in his neck that is causing the […]

Yordan Alvarez Gets Start In Left Field

Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez will make an appearance in the outfield as the rookie will start and hit sixth in Game 5 of the World Series. Alvarez has not played the field at all during the postseason but it is all hands on deck for this crucial game with the series tied 2-2. […]

Adam Eaton Out To Start New Hitting Streak

Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton will start and hit second against Gerrit Cole and the Astros in Game 5 of the World Series. Eaton had a seven-game playoff hitting streak snapped in Game 4 but is still hitting .400 in the World Series with three runs batted in. Eaton is slashing .289/.372/.474 against right-handed pitching […]

Trea Turner Hitting Only .233 At Home During Playoffs

Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner will lead off against the Astros in Game 5 of the World Series. The Nationals have lost their last two games at home and Turner is only 1-for-10 in those two losses. Turner is hitting only .233 at home during the playoffs and is hitting .167 through 18 at-bats in […]

Juan Soto Looks For Seconds Against Gerrit Cole

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto will start and hit cleanup against Gerrit Cole and the Astros in Game 5 of the World Series. The Nationals have lost the last two games and Soto is 0-for-7 with four strikeouts during that span. Soto, however, will be counted on to deliver in Game 5 against Cole. The […]