I know D.C. is deflated right about now. Heading into Game 3 of the World Series, the Nationals had a 2-0 lead against the Houston Astros and had won 18 of their previous 20 games -- but that excitement has been dashed.
Losing all three at Nationals Park isn't exactly how you'd draw it up if you're planning to win the series. And part of it was the way they dropped the three games -- they were outscored, 19-3, and went just 1-for-25 with men in scoring position. That certainly didn't exactly spell excitement or drama for the home fans.
But like the scene in "Animal House" when the late John Belushi and his frat mates were up against it, all the Nats need is a "road trip." Sure, we can admit now that the Astros probably are the better team from top to bottom. But with just one or two games left in their season, the Nats may just have the Astros right where they want them. I hear you asking, "Huh?"
