Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer warms up during batting practice for baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in Houston. The Houston Astros face the Washington Nationals in Game 1 on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Eric GayWASHINGTON — After losing Saturday, losing their hold on home-field advantage, losing the two-game lead they had coming coming, and losing momentum to Houston, the Washington Nationals still left the ballpark optimistic because of who they had ready to start Game 5 on Sunday.
Their ace, their pulse, their face of the franchise Max Scherzer would start at home with a chance to regain a lead in the World Series.