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 […]

Yuli Gurriel Has Hits In All Four World Series Games

Houston Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel will hit fifth against the Nationals Max Scherzer in Game 5 of the World Series. Gurriel will carry a five-game playoff hitting streak into this pivotal game and is hitting .278 with two doubles and three runs batted in during the World Series. Gurriel is hitting only .172 on […]

Martin Maldonado Gets Game 5 Start

Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado will start and hit eighth in Game 5 of the World Series. The veteran backup smoked a pinch-hit home run in Game 2 and will be called upon to guide starter Gerrit Cole in a pivotal game. Maldonado has seen only 17 at-bats all postseason but has performed admirably, slugging […]

Robinson Chirinos Sits For Game 5

Houston Astros catcher Robinson Chirinos is not in the lineup for Game 5 of the World Series against the Nationals. The veteran has come up huge in the past two games, going 4-for-9 with one double, two home runs and three runs batted in. It certainly can be considered a curious move by manager A.J. […]

Jose Urquidy Goes Five Scoreless Innings And Gets Win

Urquidy came through huge for the Astros, who needed someone to step in and win a game in-between Zack Greinke and Gerrit Cole. He did exactly what was needed, giving up just two hits and striking out four through five scoreless innings. We may see Urquidy return to this series in the bullpen, and he's […]

Michael Brantley Goes 3-for-5 And Scores Twice in Game 4 Win

Mr. Consistent has continued his ways into the World Series and now has eight total hits in four games. They're going to need him more than ever in game five, as Max Scherzer takes the mound at home in Nationals Park. The Astros and Nationals are tied up 2-2, so it's now a best-of-3 series. […]

Carlos Correa Walks Three Times in Game 4

Correa was extremely patient in game four, and he ended up working three walks in five at-bats. For a guy that sported just a 10.9% BB rate, Correa stepped up and did what was necessary to get this win. He's been hot this entire postseason and they'll need him for these last two wins. It'll […]

Alex Bregman Goes 3-for-5 And Homers in Game 4 Win

The Astros tied the series up at 2-2 on the shoulders of Alex Bregman, who finished the game with five RBI's and a seventh-inning blast off of Fernando Rodney. Bregman has been nails in this World Series and is a candidate for MVP if the Astros can pull off the comeback. He doesn't give into […]

George Springer Looks To Spark Astros

Houston Astros outfielder George Springer went 2-for-4 and reached base three times in the Astros 4-1 win over the Nationals in Game 3 of the World Series. Springer will hit leadoff in Saturday's pivotal Game 4 and will face Nationals starter Patrick Corbin. Springer has multiple hits in two of his last three games and, […]