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Matthew Paras was a digital sports writer for the Washington Times.

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Fans cheer before Game 3 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE**

At World Series, love for baseball spans generations

Even when the Nationals dropped two games on Friday and Saturday -- guaranteeing the series moves back to Houston on Tuesday for Game 6 -- fans could still proudly say they attended the Fall Classic. Baseball, after all, is a sport passed down generation to generation. From fans to the players, their passion for the game started somewhere, usually at home.

October 27, 2019
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of Game 1 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) **FILE**

Max Scherzer won’t start World Series Game 5 vs. Astros

Max Scherzer was a late scratch in Sunday's pivotal Game 5 against the Houston Astros as manager Dave Martinez announced the Nationals ace was dealing with a neck injury. Instead, reserve starter Joe Ross took his place on the mound.

October 27, 2019
Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman falls to the ground after nearly getting hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Nationals see silver lining in Game 3’s hitting woes

Asdrubal Cabrera took the batter's box with two outs and the bases loaded, ready to solve the challenge that Zack Greinke presented. As the Nationals second baseman battled, Greinke painted the outside corners with a variety of pitches. The Houston Astros ace opened with a curveball, threw two fastballs and mixed in a slider for good measure.

October 26, 2019
Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto celebrates after their win against the Houston Astros in Game 2 of the baseball World Series Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Houston. The Nationals won 12-3 to take a 2-0 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Juan Soto showing he belongs on national stage

Twirl, sidestep and wiggle. That entertaining routine is the "Soto Shuffle," as the Nationals and their fans know, and as the Astros and the rest of the baseball world have learned this week.

October 24, 2019
Gymnast Simone Biles does a flip before throwing the ceremonial first pitch before Game 2 of the baseball World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) ** FILE **

Simone Biles spectacular first pitch a must-see

The four-time Olympic gold medalist did a spectacular standing backflip with a twist before Wednesday's Game 2 of the World Series. Biles, a Houston native, pulled off the move before the throw.

October 24, 2019
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) reacts after a touchdown by running back Dalvin Cook during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Kirk Cousins facing Redskins amid best stretch of career

After three straight stellar performances, Cousins leads the league in passer rating (114.3) and the Vikings look like a legitimate Super Bowl contender. The Vikings have tailored to Cousins' strengths, relying heavily on play action to take shots deep down the field.

October 23, 2019