When the Washington Nationals’ lineup was released earlier this afternoon, it had Asdrúbal Cabrera’s name listed, with the veteran infielder starting at second base for the fifth time in the Nats’ first 12 postseason games.
Why go with Cabrera over Howie Kendrick at second base tonight?
Cabrera started at second base while Kendrick served as the DH in each of the first two games of the World Series in Minute Maid Park, but with Games 3-5 in D.C. being played under NL rules, the manager decided to stick with Cabrera.
Cabrera is 16 for 37 (.