With the World Series on the line, there’s arguably no pitcher the Washington Nationals would rather turn to while staring elimination in the face than Stephen Strasburg.
Yes, they started Max Scherzer in the NL Wild Card Game, only using Strasburg for three innings of relief during the game. But on the biggest stage of them all, as the team looks for any spark it can get, the calm dominance the right-hander brings is just what the Nats need.
This postseason, Strasburg boasts an impressive 1.