It will be a matchup of power pitching in this year's Fall Classic.
The Houston Astros host the Washington Nationals in Game One of the World Series Monday night.
Max Scherzer will oppose Gerrit Cole in the opener of the best-of-seven matchup.
The Astros eliminated the Yankees in six games in the ALCS, while the Nationals swept the Cardinals in four games in the NLCS.
Houston is led by its rotation of Cole, Justin Verlander and Zack Greinke, while Washington's big three features Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Patrick Corbin.
The Astros are seeking their second World Series title in three MLB seasons.
The Nationals are in the Fall Classic for the first time in franchise history.