Sports ‘It’s a concern:’ World Series history not on Nationals’ side after lengthy layoff October 21, 2019Bob Nightengale, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘It’s a concern:’ World Series history not on Nationals’ side after lengthy layoff The Nationals, who swept the Cardinals to reach the World Series, last played a game on Oct. 15. Says Nats GM Mike Rizzo: "It's a concern."