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Washington Nationals World Series Game 2 lineup and bullpen strategy

After taking Game 1 of this 2019 World Series on the road, the Washington Nationals hope to seize total control of this series with a Game 2 win.

And they’ll do so by sending their first-round pick from the 2009 MLB Draft to the mound.

After a dramatic Game 1 victory for the Washington Nationals which required 12 outs from the bullpen, they need Strasburg to have a big game.

Before we get into the Game 2 lineup, let’s talk bullpen strategy.

Dave Martinez was forced to use starter Patrick Corbin for an inning in Game 1, while his best two relievers — Daniel Hudson and Sean Doolittle — both had to get four outs.