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Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole speaks during a news conference for baseball's World Series Monday, Oct. 21, 2019, in Houston. The Houston Astros face the Washington Nationals in Game 1 on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A capsule look at the World Series

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Washington Nationals third base coach Bob Henley, center, speaks with players during a baseball workout, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Washington, in advance of the team's appearance in the World Series. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Nationals’ longtime assistants rewarded with World Series trip

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg walks out of the clubhouse to participate in a baseball workout, Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, in Washington, in advance of the team's appearance in the World Series. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Nats eye good Series starts from Scherzer, Strasburg et al

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Stephen Strasburg’s tenacity, brilliance now define legacy

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the first inning in Game 5 of a baseball National League Division Series on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Stephen Strasburg has not lost to the Cardinals since 2014

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg is congratulated by teammates after getting St. Louis Cardinals' Dexter Fowler to strike out during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Stephen Strasburg shines for Nationals

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws during the first inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FILE **

Strasburg Ks 12, Nats top Cards 8-1; 1 win from World Series

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws his final pitch during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the baseball National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Stephen Strasburg, Nationals dominate Cardinals, one win away from World Series

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg is 3-2 with a 0.64 ERA and 38 strikeouts in five career postseason games. Strasburg will start for the Nationals in Wednesday's deciding Game 5 of the National League Division Series. Washington has lost all three Game 5 appearances in the NLDS in the team's history. (Associated Press)

Nationals hope Stephen Strasburg can break NLDS Game 5 curse

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

In this multiple-exposure photo, Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the third inning in Game 2 of a baseball National League Division Series on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Strasburg vs. Buehler as Nats, Dodgers decide NLDS in Game 5

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Joc Pederson, back left, strikes out swinging against Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer, right, during the fifth inning in Game 4 of a baseball National League Division Series, Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Washington. Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki, back right, and umpire Doug Eddings, back center, look on. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Scherzer, Zimmerman lead Nats past LA 6-1 to force Game 5

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg smiles after the last out in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of a baseball National League Division Series on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

Stephen Strasburg wills Nationals to win

By Thom Loverro

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg kicks the mound after a single by Los Angeles Dodgers' Will Smith that broke up his perfect game during the fifth inning in Game 2 of a baseball National League Division Series on Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Strasburg, Scherzer pitch Nats past Dodgers to even NLDS

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) pitches during the sixth inning of a National League wild card baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Nationals Park, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) **FiLE**

Stephen Strasburg will start Game 2 of National League Division Series

By David Driver -- Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals catcher Kurt Suzuki, left, pours champagne on teammate Stephen Strasburg as they celebrate after winning a National League wild-card baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, in Washington. Washington won 4-3. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Stephen Strasburg comes out of bullpen to help Nationals win

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Max Scherzer stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Washington. The Nationals won 10-7. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Dave Martinez confident in Scherzer in wild card game

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws to the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Max Scherzer will start NL wild-card game for Nationals

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws to the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Max Scherzer will start wild card game for Nationals

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon, right, crosses home plate past Chicago Cubs' catcher Jonathan Lucroy, left, after hitting a solo home run off of Chicago Cubs' Cole Hamels during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Anthony Rendon leads Nationals past Cubs 7-5 for fifth straight win

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Starling Marte (6) celebrates with Adam Frazier after hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won 4-1. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Marte hits 3-run HR in eighth, Pirates top Nationals 4-1

By WES CROSBY - Associated Press