So, that was unexpected. Obviously, a 2-0 lead would be ideal in this situation — but more ideal would be if Stephen Strasburg could go, say, eight innings and allow either Daniel Hudson or Sean Doolittle to get a day off. Of course, that won’t really happen, because nothing about these playoffs has made sense, and Fernando Rodney will probably hit a walk-off home run for the away team tonight.
Here’s what’s happening in Houston:
Juan Soto, Nationals' generational talent, shines in World Series debut (WaPo)
Juan Soto, if the last two years aren't some massive fluke, clearly has the potential to be—hell, he may already be—one of the great hitters of this generation.