As improbable as it might have been, the Astros went into Washington and won all three games against the Nationals. This comes on the heels of losing both of the first two games in Houston, which made it seem even less probable. Now the Astros will take a 3-2 World Series lead into Game Six at Minute Maid Park with Justin Verlander on the mound.
These past three games have seen the re-emergence of the Astros team that fans have come to expect this season. Good pitching, timely hitting and solid defense have combined to make this a fun stretch of games for fans.