HOUSTON -- The Astros' collapse in Game 2 of the World Series was a multipronged catastrophe.
Justin Verlander tried to throw a runner out from his behind and hit himself in the leg. Jose Altuve was thrown out at third in a possibly ill-conceived attempt to steal the base. There was Alex Bregman's throwing error, leading to a run. There was the ongoing postseason struggles of righty Ryan Pressly, and none of the relievers who followed him could stem the Nationals' tide. There was a passed ball by Martin Maldonado on a strikeout that led to a run.