Whether you are a Baltimore Orioles fan who has a soft spot for the Washington Nationals or the O’s fan who just can’t find it in themselves to root for that other DMV franchise, there’s no denying that the Washington Nationals earned the right to be forever known as the 2019 World Series champions.
For the Houston Astros, 36-year-old Zack Greinke carved his way through Washington’s lineup before being removed with one out in the 7th inning and holding a 2-1 lead. Could he have finished the inning and saved the Astros for another frame? Maybe, but Houston manager AJ Hinch elected to go to his bullpen, which would go on to give up five runs over the final two-plus innings and giving the road team yet another win in this World Series matchup.