Selfies Galore Before Game 2, Álvarez Wins an Award
By Tab Bamford
World Series Photo Time
There were some impressive photos taken before the Nationals ran away with a 12-3 victory in Game 2. Álex Rodríguez and David Ortiz grabbed a selfie with Juan Soto.
Big Papi got a selfie with Soto and Víctor Robles as well.
Later José Altuve joined A-Rod, Big Papi, Hall of Famers Frank Thomas and Craig Biggio and Commissioner Rob Manfred for a photo with Hank Aaron. Aaron was presenting the 2019 National League Hank Aaron Award to Milwaukee’s Christian Yelich before Game 2.
Nationals outfielder Gerardo Parra was promoting good vibes.
And fans also shared their best pics from Game 2.
News-worthy Award Winner
The Sporting News announced their end-of-season award winners. Houston’s Yordan Álvarez was named the Sporting News American League Rookie of the Year.
#TBT
The last time the World Series champions resided in Washington the world looked like this:
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What happens when you get A-Rod, Big Papi and Pedro together at a World Series game?
Fan Post of the Day
These kids at the Nationals’ academy in the Dominican Republic were excited for Washington’s success.
OTD
2012 – San Francisco beat Detroit 8-3 in Game 1 of the World Series. Pablo Sandoval became the fourth player in World Series history to hit three homers in a game, after Babe Ruth, Reggie Jackson and Albert Pujols.
1908 – Baseball’s anthem, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, was introduced by singer Billy Murray.
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