For Washington, it was Scherzer, Series MVP Stephen Strasburg and Patrick Corbin, who followed Schrerzer to the mound in relief in the decider. For Houston, it was Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole and Zack Greinke, who was masterful as the Game 7 starter.
It was not a coincidence that these staffs anchored the AL and NL pennant winners throughout the MLB playoffs . Rather, at a time of year when even the deepest of bullpens are strained, having reliable starting pitching options to go at least six innings was essential to the success of these teams.
In the end, the Nationals (born the Montreal Expos) pitched their way to the franchise’s first world championship and the first title for the nation’s capital since 1924.
Here is how the 2019 World Series was decided, game by game.
World Series schedule for Astros vs. Nationals
The 2019 World Series began Tuesday, Oct. 22, and went the full nine days, ending Oct. 30 in Houston.
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World Series 2019 TV channel, live stream
TV channel: Fox Live stream: Fox Sports Go
Every game of the 2019 World Series was broadcast on Fox. You could have also live-streamed World Series games with Fox Sports Go or an MLB.tv subscription .
John Smoltz and Joe Buck were in the booth calling the World Series games along with reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci.
When is the World Series game today?
The 2019 World Series and MLB season are over after Game 7. The Nationals won the deciding game 6-2.
MLB postseason bracket, results
League Championship Series
NLCS
ALCS
Division Series
NLDS
ALDS
