Because after watching how the Nationals went on to defeat the Houston Astros in a classic seven game series, the LA Angels have a blueprint they can follow to make it back to the Fall Classic.
“Wait, what Vincent? You’re going to try and tell me the 72-90 Angels are capable of doing whatever the Nationals did, but next year?”
Yeah, pretty much.
The Washington Nationals had a healthy mix of veterans like Ryan Zimmerman and Adam Eaton, star players such as Juan Soto and Anthony Rendon, and young players in Victor Robles and Trea Turner step up throughout their postseason run.