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Astros Vs. Nationals World Series Game 2: What To Know
The Houston Astros are playing the Washington Nationals in the World Series. Here's everything you need to know about Game 2.
HOUSTON, TX — The Washington Nationals defeated the Astros on their home turf at Minute Maid Park in Houston, taking the first game of the World Series 5-4.
Game two takes place Wednesday night before the series shifts to the nation's capital for games three to five. After that, if necessary, the series will return to Houston.
The Nationals and Astros did not play each other during the regular season. While betting odds favor the Astros, the Nationals have had the best record in baseball since late May, and they're 8-2 in the playoffs so far.
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Tickets are still available for the series and they're quite expensive. You can get a 10 percent discount on tickets by using the code "PatchTickets10" at checkout. Here's everything you need to know about Game 1 and the World Series:
Below are the details for tonight's game:
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WHAT: World Series Game 2, Washington Nationals (93-69) at Houston Astros (107-55)
WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas
WHEN: 8:07 p.m. EST
WHO: Stephen Strasburg will get the start for Game 2. He'll face off against the Astros' Justin Verlander.
HOW TO WATCH: The game will be broadcast nationwide on Fox.
Dan Taylor contributed to this report.
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