This archive report was first published on 30 October 2019.
October 30, 2019, marked a crucial night in the 2019 World Series as the Houston Astros hosted the Washington Nationals for Game 6. With a three-games-to-two advantage, the Astros were poised to clinch their second championship in three years.
The game, broadcast on Fox at 8:07 p.m. Eastern, was also available to stream online at FoxSports.com.
1st Inning: A Back-and-Forth Start ¶
Stephen Strasburg struggled to hold a 1-0 lead for the Nationals, while Justin Verlander pitched for the Astros. The game's first inning saw both teams trade leads, with the Nationals ultimately trailing 2-1.
Washington's Trea Turner was initially called out at first after a soft grounder to third, but a review proved he had beaten Alex Bregman's throw. Turner's extra base proved crucial as Anthony Rendon singled to center, bringing Turner home for a 1-0 Washington lead.
However, Strasburg faltered, allowing George Springer to double and score on a sacrifice fly by Jose Altuve. Alex Bregman then made it a 2-1 game with a 355-foot homer to left.
Lineups ¶
The Astros' lineup featured:
- George Springer CF
- Jose Altuve 2B
