VIDEO: Nationals Rally for 5-2 Lead in Fifth Inning Thanks to Adam Eaton and Juan Soto RBI
By Scott Rogust
The Washington Nationals just took the lead over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the World Series, thanks in part to some small ball. During the top of the fifth inning, Kurt Suzuki was walked by Gerrit Cole, and Victor Robles notched a single to right field. Adam Eaton stepped up to the plate two batters later, and notched a single to right field, scoring Suzuki to give the Nationals the 3-2 lead.
.@Nationals lead courtesy of Adam Eaton. #WorldSeries pic.twitter.com/1P01zjB5Rg
— MLB (@MLB) October 23, 2019
20-year-old phenom Juan Soto faced off against Cole yet again, after hitting a homer off the legend-in-the-making in the fourth inning. Soto continued his surge, as he hit a line drive double to left field, scoring two more runs for Washington, now giving them a 5-2 lead.
Two out thunder!
This is Juan Soto's first #WorldSeries game.
— MLB (@MLB) October 23, 2019
But you wouldn't know it based on these at-bats. pic.twitter.com/XTjcwHbl3a
Many believed the Washington Nationals would be at a disadvantage due to their full week layoff. Those individuals are now eating their words.