MLB Postseason - Page 86

Astros top Nats 8-1 to tie World Series, led by Urquidy, Bregman

October 27, 2019

Astros top Nats 8-1 to tie World Series, led by Urquidy, Bregman

José Urquidy outpitched all those big-name aces who preceded him, the unheralded Houston rookie quieting Washington's bats and the Nationals Park crowd, too.

World Series Game 5 now a certainty -- Will Trump still attend?

October 26, 2019

World Series Game 5 now a certainty -- Will Trump still attend?

It appears President Trump may be heading to ballgame Sunday night after the Houston Astros won Game 3 of the World Series on Friday night in Washington.

Astros top Nats 4-1 in World Series Game 3, sparked by Altuve

October 26, 2019

Astros top Nats 4-1 in World Series Game 3, sparked by Altuve

The World Series finally showed up back in Washington, 86 years later — and, sparked by José Altuve, the Houston Astros finally showed up in this World Series.

Washington Nationals superfan hopes to 'bring some good mojo' to team with incredible beard design

October 25, 2019

Washington Nationals superfan hopes to 'bring some good mojo' to team with incredible beard design

A Washington Nationals fan with one of the wackiest beards anyone has ever seen hopes that is epic beard will bring D.C. its first World Series championship since the 1920s.

Washington Nationals' Anibal Sanchez sees no issue with Trump attending World Series game

October 25, 2019

Washington Nationals' Anibal Sanchez sees no issue with Trump attending World Series game

Washington Nationals pitcher Anibal Sanchez on Thursday defended President Trump attending the World Series should the team fail to sweep the Houston Astros.

Justin Verlander becomes first pitcher to lose first 5 World Series decisions

October 24, 2019

Justin Verlander becomes first pitcher to lose first 5 World Series decisions

Justin Verlander has not been at his best when pitching in the World Series during his career and it showed again Wednesday night in a Game 2 loss to the Washington Nationals.

Astros' Justin Verlander draws shade from Yu Darvish in clapback tweet 544 days in the making

October 24, 2019

Astros' Justin Verlander draws shade from Yu Darvish in clapback tweet 544 days in the making

Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish bided his time and delivered a sick comeback to Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander during Game 2 of the World Series on Wednesday night.

Manfred discounts drop in home runs during postseason

October 24, 2019

Manfred discounts drop in home runs during postseason

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred discounts the drop in home runs during the postseason and expects to receive a new report from scientists on baseballs by the end of the year.

Simone Biles adds flip and twist to her first pitch at Game 2 of World Series

October 24, 2019

Simone Biles adds flip and twist to her first pitch at Game 2 of World Series

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles threw the first pitch during Game 2 at the World Series in Houston on Wednesday, and it was a pitch to remember.

Strasburg stars as Nats rout Astros 12-3 for 2-0 Series lead

October 24, 2019

Strasburg stars as Nats rout Astros 12-3 for 2-0 Series lead

Stephen Strasburg's time had come.