World Series 2019 Live: Six of the best 15 or so starting pitchers in MLB will come together in the 2019 World Series between the Astros and Nationals. For Houston: Zack Greinke, Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole. For Washington: Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Patrick Corbin. The first game of the World Series starts at 8:08 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 22.