Chef’s Kiss on First Pitch, Capó Meets The Nats and Houston Goes Home With A Lead
By Tab Bamford
Fine Pitching
Chef José Andrés threw out the first pitch. He then put on a pair of rose colored glasses and joined the Nationals’ crew.
Calma Before The Storm
Before Game 5 in Washington, musician Pedro Capó dropped by the Nationals’ clubhouse.
Dress for Success
The Astros arrived in style ready for a big game.
In his first outfield start in the World Series, Yordan Álvarez unloaded for the visitors. He made Cuban World Series history with his home run.
When the final out was secured there were hugs.
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Francisco Lindor wasn’t ready for the kick.
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The issues Astros fans encountered in New York were well documented during the American League Championship Series. After a competitive three games in Washington, Houston fans were thankful for a more friendly atmosphere.
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2017 – Kenley Jansen of the Dodgers became the first repeat winner of the Trevor Hoffman Award, given to the best relief pitcher in the National League.
2012 – The San Francisco Giants win the World Series. Pablo Sandoval, who hit three home runs in Game 1, was named World Series MVP.
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