The 2019 World Series: What you need to readThe Washington Nationals took a commanding 2-0 lead over the Houston Astros in the best-of-seven series with Wednesday night’s stunning 12-3 rout in Game 2. Aníbal Sánchez will pitch Game 3 for the Nationals opposite Zach Greinke of the Astros. The Nationals are appearing in their first World Series in franchise history, but it’s not the first World Series for a Washington baseball team. Here’s what else you need to know:• First pitch for Game 3 will feature members of inaugural 2005 Nationals• What happens if it rains during the World Series? • World Series schedule and how to watch• The story behind the Nationals’ lucky sunglasses is even weirder than you think

Source: Washington Post October 24, 2019 18:22 UTC