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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of Game 4 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Patrick Corbin puts up another meager playoff performance

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane speaks during a groundbreaking ceremony for the future home of the of Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals spring training facility on Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Mitchell) ** FILE **

Jim Crane, Astros owner, writes apology letter to Sports Illustrated reporter

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy throws against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of Game 4 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Urquidy, Bregman lead Astros over Nats 8-1 to tie Series 2-2

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman falls to the ground after nearly getting hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Nationals see silver lining in Game 3’s hitting woes

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer celebrates their teams win against the Washington Nationals in Game 3 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Washington. The Astros won 4-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FILE **

Astros take Game 3 over Nationals as the infield hits bounce their way

By Deron Snyder

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, right, celebrates next to Washington Nationals second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera after a double during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the baseball World Series Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Altuve, Astros show up in World Series, win Game 3 in DC 4-1

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna celebrates their teams win against the Washington Nationals in Game 3 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Washington. The Astros won 4-1. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

LOVERRO: Nationals meet the real Astros in Game 3 loss

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros Senior Director of Baseball Operations Brandon Taubman attends a baseball news conference in Houston. The Astros have fired Taubman for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters following Houston’s pennant-winning victory over the New York Yankees. (Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle via AP)

MLB conducting wider probe of Astros after exec firing

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

In this March 21, 2016, file photo Spanish-American chef Jose Andres answers questions during a panel discussion at an event on entrepreneurship at La Cerveceria, in Havana, Cuba. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Jose Andres, Trump critic, throwing first pitch at World Series Game 5 to be attended by president

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick hits an RBI single during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ** FILE **

Nationals six-run inning busts Game 2 of World Series wide open

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Adam Eaton scores on a double by Anthony Rendon during the first inning of Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) **FILE**

Nationals’ old-school ‘putting-the-ball-in-play’ mantra part of identity

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros Senior Director of Baseball Operations Brandon Taubman attends a baseball news conference in Houston. The Astros have fired Taubman for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters following Houston’s pennant-winning victory over the New York Yankees. (Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Astros fire exec Taubman after rant at female reporters

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna reacts after giving up a two-run home run to New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu during the ninth inning in Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Column: Astros have shown disdain for media over and over

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Fans watch batting practice before Game 2 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

The Latest: Nats dominate Astros, take 2-0 World Series lead

Associated Press

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman reacts after striking out during the ninth inning of Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Bregman 2-run homer breaks postseason slump but Astros lose

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of Game 1 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Max-imum effort: Scherzer, Nats wiggle to win Series opener

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto hits a two-run scoring double during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Juan Soto stakes Nationals to 1-0 Series lead

By Thom Loverro - Special to The Washington Times

In this Feb. 28. 2017, file photo, theWashington Nationals and the Houston Astros play a spring training baseball game at Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Fla. The game was the first to be played in the new stadium, which serves as both clubs' spring training home. The Houston-Washington World Series, which began Tuesday, is the first in the modern era to feature teams that share a common spring training site. In 1942, the Cardinals and Yankees met in the Series after playing their spring games in the same St. Petersburg, Fla., ballpark but training at different sites. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File) **FILE**

Nationals, Astros begin season as spring training neighbors, end in World Series

By Chuck King - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole reacts after giving up a home run to Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman during the second inning of Game 1 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Cole’s streak ends as Nats rough up Astros ace in Game 1

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto hits a two-run scoring double during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Soto, Nationals top Cole, Astros 5-4 in World Series opener

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press