Max Scherzer will get the Game 1 start for the Washington Nationals as the series will feature a number of races.
But first, let’s take a look at the importance of winning Game 1 of a World Series.
Nearly 65 percent of teams in the history of baseball who won Game 1 of the World Series went on to win the whole thing. And that percentage is even higher for home teams who win Game 1, making this game even more important for the Washington Nationals.
That percent is even higher in the last 22 season with 18 teams winning Game 1 going on to hoist the trophy.