The Washington Nationals are in full control of the 2019 World Series.
Washington seized a 2-0 lead with a 12-3 victory over the Houston Astros in Wednesday's Game 2 at Minute Maid Park. It will now have the opportunity to capture its first championship in franchise history by winning two of the next three at home thanks to a strong performance from Stephen Strasburg and a stunning 10 runs in the final three innings.
As for Houston, it lost a second consecutive high-profile pitching showdown on its home field and will need to win four of the next five games to take home the Commissioner's Trophy for the second time in three years.