9 wild stats from Game 6 of the World Series

A few Nationals-Astros World Series games have lacked drama, but Game 6 of the 2019 World Series was unforgettable. Game 6 had it all, from bat-carrying gamesmanship to an incredibly controversial call to a historic pitching performance. Here are 9 stats that tell the story of Game 6.

STEPHEN STRASBURG HAD THE GAME OF HIS LIFE:

Stephen Strasburg is the first pitcher to go 8 innings and win an elimination game in the #WorldSeries since Orel Hershiser in 1995 https://t.co/wux9axHgXb pic.twitter.com/2pUok4Sr8c

— Baseball Reference (@baseball_ref) October 30, 2019

Stephen Strasburg is the first pitcher to throw more than 8 IP when facing elimination in the World Series since Curt Schilling in 1993 World Series Game 5 for PHI vs TOR (CG).

Last on road facing World Series elimination: Danny Jackson in 1985 WS G5 for KC vs STL (CG).

— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 30, 2019

Stephen Strasburg of the @Nationals is the first pitcher to toss at least 8.0 innings on the road when facing elimination in the #WorldSeries since the Royals' Danny Jackson threw a CG in 1985 Game 5 at St. Louis.#STAYINTHEFIGHT

— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) October 30, 2019

Stephen Strasburg is the 1st P to go 8.1+ IP in an elimination game since Madison Bumgarner in the '16 WC game

He's the 1st to do it in an elimination game of any *series* since the Adam Wainwright in the '13 NLDS

He's the 1st to do it in the #WorldSeries since Al Leiter in '00 pic.twitter.com/uGYcJx5FcP

— Baseball Reference (@baseball_ref) October 30, 2019

JUAN SOTO IS A FUTURE MVP:

Juan Soto now has 5 HR this postseason, breaking a tie with Miguel Cabrera (2003) for the most home runs in postseason history by a player age 21 or younger.

He is also the youngest player to hit 3 HR in a single World Series. pic.twitter.com/0be3ydBJak

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 30, 2019

THE NATIONALS REFUSE TO DIE:

The @Nationals have faced elimination in 4 games this postseason. They trailed in all 4 and came back to win all 4.

They are the first team in MLB history to have 4 comeback wins when facing elimination in a single postseason.#STAYINTHEFIGHT

— Stats By STATS (@StatsBySTATS) October 30, 2019

HOME FIELD IS A DISADVANTAGE:

First 7 game series in MLB, NBA, or NHL where the road team has won the first 6 games. Unreal #WorldSeries

— Brody Logan (@BrodyLogan) October 30, 2019

ADAM EATON MADE HISTORY:

John Smoltz is correct! Adam Eaton is the first player in #WorldSeries history to have a HR, sac bunt, and HBP in the same game! https://t.co/ABOBsT3cbb

— Baseball Reference (@baseball_ref) October 30, 2019

STRASBURG MAY NOT BE DONE:

Randy Johnson threw 104 pitches in winning Game 6 of the 2001 World Series before pitching 1 1/3 innings in relief and winning Game 7. Strasburg threw 104 pitches tonight.

— Ben Strauss (@benjstrauss) October 30, 2019