2019 World Series -- Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals

that could happen, certainly

but other things could happen

^^^^Listen to the good Doctor.

Nobody would have predicted that Houston would be down 2-0 (<4% probability) going to DC.

this might be the trauma talking but I do not see this going to a game 7

wait no way did the Nats only have a 4% shot at winning two in Houston. it's not like basketball playoff series where you can wear down players or solve an offense, anyone can beat anyone in the playoffs

Game 6 you have Strasburg (who is IMO the best pitcher in the series) vs. Verlander, who is obviously very good but also possibly kinda gassed? idk I still think the Nats have a better shot than everyone is saying. that said watching their offense be absolutely anemic through 3 home games is probably skewing everyone's expectations

momentum = the next game's pitcher(s)

undefeated in their blue unis

I agree, four percent? That would mean only a 20% shot at winning each individual game.

Reasons #1, 2, and 5 are pretty good reasons, I'd say.

https://www.mlb.com/news/nationals-reasons-2019-world-series-hope

It's all guesswork, especially because nobody knows what's going to happen with Scherzer. They could still win without Scherzer too!

Looking at the five games as a whole, Houston has clearly been the better team, I'd say. But it doesn't mean they won't lose two games in a row ...

Max Scherzer just threw in outfield. Told reporters afterward, “I’m good.”

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) October 29, 2019

lack of drama

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/why-has-the-world-series-felt-boring/

They had two great stories going in--imposing Goliath vs. insanely hot David, plus the six marquee starters--and while both stories have sort of played out (we've seen both sides of the first story, and some of the starters have been intermittently great), the whole thing hasn't clicked. Lack of lead changes certainly explains a lot.

stay winless, JV

That was a fun first inning.

Bregman is an asshole, I hadn't realized

hope he gets one in the ribs midgame

No one, especially not MLB sites, should use the verb "clinch" for winning the WS. No one "clinches" the WS, they win it

Rendon is incredible.

and will get an incredible contract (Dodgers they say)

I thought a blowout was imminent when Guriel launched that one in the first inning. The Nationals are hanging on.

I vote Rendon as the coolest looking player in the game.

badass batting stance for sure

terrible beard

Fox w/ shitty direction for a big-budget op

the youtube logo ugh

Verlander has been walking a tightrope act, mostly because of the walks, but then again the Nats haven't been hitting the ball hard.

Strauss looked really rough there until he finally got that strike over on Correa. They both might be a little gassed.

haaaa eat it Verlander

Drama!

well there's the lead change we've been waiting for

will bat carry be the new bat flip?

So much for the Nats not hitting the ball hard.

I’m ok with this devolving into a showboating hr derby.
Let he whom carries the most bats the furthest take the day!

Oh Tim Bogar is no doubt enraged by Soto’s behavior, John Smoltz! Can you imagine?!

this is the great game this series deserves

Whew...makes me sad to root against Altuve.

Three more hard hit balls, no runs.

we'll see if that half-inning is a turning point

Home teams are now 4-for-41 with runners in scoring position in the World Series.

— Joe Sheehan (@joe_sheehan) October 30, 2019

Stras lookin good for one more

lit joke time

Record for home runs by a center fielder in a single World Series:
1) George Springer, 5, 2017
T2) Lenny Dykstra, 4, 1993

Tell me about the rabbits.

— Michael Baumann (@MichaelBaumann) October 30, 2019

Close to 100% opposed to putting Scherzer out there tonight (maybe possibly for one batter--that's it).

jfc terrible call

ESPN radio team suggests that Scherzer may have suggested a relief role rather than the G7 start (cover story).

anyway Turner was ON the goddamn bag when ball hit him.

I guess that ump is on the HOU payroll.

Turner losing his fucking mind right now. Dumb fucking cal imho. Way to make this game about the umpiring.

such a play is sposed to be nonreviewable, but they should do the right thing

This is the longest replay review ever.

I'm glad they are looking at it. Too important

The bag is in fair territory. What else can Turner do? The throw was late and inside. I’d say safe.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) October 30, 2019

I guess I see why he was called out. Not as egregious as I first thought. Still not sure it was the right call...

I think it was the right call, unfortunately. Turner wasn't in the running lane at all; Guriel had no chance to catch it.

But who cares now!