Finish the Fight: Your Guide to the Nationals vs. Astros World Series
In Game 7 on Thursday night, the winner will take the World Series
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The Nationals faced a tough Game 4 of the World Series Saturday. Yet, despite the team’s two-game slide, Nats fans are looking forward to the final home game Sunday and are optimistic the team can #FinishTheFight.
The Washington Nationals are back. After a string of three losses at home in the World Series, the Nats beat the Astros in Game 6 to tie up the Fall Classic.
On Wednesday night, the winner of Game 7 will be crowned champions.
This year marks the first time the Nats franchise has ever gone on to the Fall Classic — and it's the first time D.C. has hosted since the 1930s.
Here's everything you need to know about the Nats in the World Series.
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"I've been a season ticket holder for five years, but I've been a fan since the Nats came to D.C. n I used to go to the Senators game down in Griffith Stadium, way back. My dad used to take me down to the games on the street car." — Vyron Johnson n (Pictured, L-R: Vyron Johnson and Lily Morrison)
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"My father (Salty) used to bring me to the Senators games at RFK before they left, so I've been a lifelong fan. I'm so glad he's here to experience this. He and I have had a love for baseball for a very long time. When the team left, there was a hole in us. Even though we could enjoy baseball in Baltimore, it wasn't our team. Now we're here, they're ours and we're in the World Series." — Ted Peters n (Pictured, L-R: "Salty" Peters and Ted Peters)
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"She loves baseball. We play wiffle ball in the backyard. When she was five, a friend of mine and I took our daughters down for their first game! Ever since then we’ve come to at least a few games a year." — Harris Povichn (Pictured, L-R: Harris Povich and Stephanie Povich)
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"We grew up around the corner from each other so we're like family. We come to opening day every year. Our families are Nats fans. And we even take our fathers here for Fathers' Day." — Monet Wilson n (Pictured, L-R: Monet Wilson and Richard Bowling)n
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"After years of feeling like they were going to do something and it not happening, it feels like sweet redemption to have the Nats in the World Series." — Phil n (Pictured, L-R: Mark, Rebecca and Phil)
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"My favorite moment was when Kurt Suzuki hit that home run at the bottom of the ninth." — Alex Wilson n (Pictured, L-R: Willy Cason and Alex Wilson)
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"I've been a fan since 1962. My father brought me to see the Senators when I was seven years old. I was at the first game when they went to the park. My father went to the World Series back in 1933 but they didn't win that one. He's watching. He'd say that's my gal; she's watching the game for me." — Martha
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"Celebrating D.C. pride with D.C. natives, born and raised. There's not many of us out here, but it's nice to see us non-bandwagon fans come here and cheer them on. There's just an energy in the city; you gotta love it." — Cedo n (Pictured, L-R: Cedo and Kelly)n
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"My father got me into baseball a long time ago. Then I moved to the Washington, D.C. area and I was in the military. They didn't have a baseball team and I refused to drive to Baltimore to see the Orioles. So I was so happy when they brought a team to Washington, D.C., and I've been a fan ever since. My dad would really love that the team I support is now in the World Series." — Helen Gilbert
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"We've been living here since 1982, and we've been Nats fans since they came from Canada, back when they played at RFK. I feel so excited because everyone thought they weren't going to make it. We're going to have a great time with the family." — Familia Meneses
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"I'm actually in two plans. I'm a season plan holder and I'm also in with seven other firemen. So that's like 50 games a season. I'm a huge fan. My grandfather took me to a Senators game back in the early 1970s, and I've been sold ever since. My grandfather would be ecstatic to see the Nats in the World Series." —Robert Washington n "We're not from here, so when we first started dating, he claimed the Oklahoma Sooners and I claimed the Green Bay Packers. But we decided to unify in our relationship by choosing the Nationals together. Now it's the Sooners on Saturday, Packers on Sunday and Nats from April to November." — Noelle Smentn (Pictured, L-R: Noelle Sment and Robert Washington)
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"Juan Soto, the Dominican who emerged from the minor leagues, he was just debuted for the major team and is now succeeding. He's my inspiration." — Eddy Hernández
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"Last year my son and I went to the Home Run Derby. Usually we leave early for games, but this time we stayed to the end and saw them hit a last dramatic home run to win that competition. And it was a good competition the whole way through." — Eddie Valencia n (Pictured, L-R: Eddie Valencia and John Valencia)
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"I've been a Nats fan since they came to town, and I was here at the game they won last Tuesday. I felt elation. There were tears of joy and my voice was hoarse the next day because I'd been screaming so loud throughout the entire game. It was fabulous." — Diane Hurley (and Olivia)
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"I grew up in Alexandria as an Orioles fan, and now that we live close to here we've become Nats fans. Now with the World Series, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity." — Derek Bandera n (Pictured, L-R: Taylor Bandera, Derek Bandera and Lucia Bandera)
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"I grew up watching the Nats, and I never thought we'd get this far. It's my city, so I love the vibe. My favorite sport was football, but I was frustrated with being a Redskins fan, so this is a big relief." — Danny
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"I've been a been a big Nats fan since 2005. I got this costume from my cousin a couple years ago on Christmas. I went to the dry cleaners and got the fins on the feet taken off so I could walk in it. I added elastic shoulder straps to wear it and I put arm holes in, so now I'm Baby Shark. I get good vibes from everyone wearing this. It's a phenomenon this season. My favorite Nats memory is when I met a girl at a game earlier this season in the $5 ticket line. She got her ticket and I got mine, and then we ended up sitting next to each other. We've gone to like 10 games since. We've had fun going to games even though we didn't win many of them." — Connor O'Keefe
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"This is a new tradition for us. She just started softball this year, so she's really getting into it. And I'm a huge baseball fan, so I'm bringing her down to as many games as I can." — Christie n (Pictured, L-R: Zoe and Christie)
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"If I could say anything to Bryce Harper, it'd be, 'Sorry dude, you missed out. Should’ve stuck around for one more year.'" — Brice Leighton n (Picture, L-R: Jim Cathman and Brice Leighton)
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Over the past week, they've been up against the winner of the American League Championship Series, the Houston Astros, who edged out the New York Yankees over six games. The Astros won their first-ever World Series in 2017, and now fans are rallying around a chant to "take it back."
The Nats initially proved themselves a worthy opponent, besting the Astros in Games 1 and 2 of the World Series. But they lost all three home games at Nats Park. Now the best-of-seven series will wrap up in Houston.
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HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 30: The Washington Nationals celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo and the Washington Nationals celebrate beating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 7 of the World Series at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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The Washington Nationals celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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The Washington Nationals celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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The Washington Nationals celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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The Washington Nationals celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Howie Kendrick #47 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals is awarded MVP after his teams 6-2 victory against the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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The Washington Nationals celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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The Washington Nationals celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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The Washington Nationals celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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The Washington Nationals celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Adam Eaton #2 of the Washington Nationals holds the Commissioners Trophy after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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Kurt Suzuki #28 and Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Max Scherzer #31 and Adam Eaton #2 of the Washington Nationals celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals hoists the Commissioners Trophy after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Kurt Suzuki #28 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after the team defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Juan Soto #22 and Howie Kendrick #47 of the Washington Nationals celebrate with teammates after the they defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals hoists the Commissioners Trophy after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Daniel Hudson #44 and Yan Gomes #10 of the Washington Nationals celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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The Washington Nationals celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Howie Kendrick #47 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after the team defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after the team defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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The Washington Nationals celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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The Washington Nationals celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals is awarded MVP after his teams 6-2 victory against the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after the Nationals defeat the Houston Astros in Game 7 to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Sean Doolittle #63, Trea Turner #7 and Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals celebrate after defeating the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series in Game Seven of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Kurt Suzuki #28 of the Washington Nationals celebrates in the locker room after defeating the Houston Astros in Game Seven to win the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 30, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros with a score of 6 to 2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals watches his solo home run against the Houston Astros leave the park during the fifth inning of Game 6 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals is congratulated by his teammate Asdrubal Cabrera #13 after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning of Game 6. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals is called out on runner interference for colliding with Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game 6. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals is called out on runner interference for colliding with Yuli Gurriel #10 of the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game 6. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Nats Manager Dave Martinez argues with umpire Gary Cederstrom as he is ejected and is held back by Chip Hale #12 during Game 6. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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Nats Manager Dave Martinez is held back by bench coach Chip Hale #12 as he attempts to argue with the umpires. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Anthony Rendon #6 is congratulated by his teammate Juan Soto #22 after hitting a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of Game 6. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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Adam Eaton #2 of the Washington Nationals is hit by a pitch during the ninth inning of Game 6. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals hits a two-run double against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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Daniel Hudson #44 and Max Scherzer #31 celebrate their team's win against the Astros in Game Six. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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Anthony Rendon #6 and Ryan Zimmerman celebrate their team's win. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Juan Soto #22 celebrates the Nats' 7-2 win against the Houston Astros in Game Six of the 2019 World Series. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Victor Robles #16, Adam Eaton #2 and Juan Soto #22 celebrate the Nats' victory in Game 6. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after he hits a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: Jake Marisnick #6 of the Houston Astros fails to catch a solo home run hit by Juan Soto (not pictured) of the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: Victor Robles #16 of the Washington Nationals reacts after being called out on strikes to end the seventh inning against the Houston Astros in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: Yan Gomes #10 of the Washington Nationals reacts after hitting a single against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 27: George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros celebrates his two-run home run against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning in Game Five of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 27, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Michael Brantley #23, Jake Marisnick #6 and George Springer #4 of the Houston Astros celebrate their team's 8-1 win against the Washington Nationals in Game 4 of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park, Oct. 26, 2019. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Robinson Chirinos #28 of the Houston Astros is tagged out at home plate by Yan Gomes #10 of the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning of Game 4. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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Javy Guerra #48 of the Washington Nationals delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in Game 4. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Fernando Rodney #56 of the Washington Nationals delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game 4. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals looks on against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning in Game 4. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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A view of the cleats worn by Victor Robles #16 of the Washington Nationals against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game 4. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Victor Robles #16 of the Washington Nationals flies out against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning in Game 4. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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The Nationals hold up their signs for the Stand Up To Cancer program prior to the sixth inning in Game 4. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Yan Gomes #10 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after hitting a double against the Houston Astros during the third inning of Game 4. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
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A view of the on deck circle featuring the World Series logo as Jose Urquidy #65 of the Houston Astros pitches to Trea Turner #7 during Game 4. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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The Nationals dance in the dugout prior ahead of Game 4. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Fans cheer as they wait for Game 4 to begin. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
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Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals reacts after flying out against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning in Game 3 of the 2019 World Series at Nats Park, Oct. 25, 2019. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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George Springer #4 and Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros of the Houston Astros celebrate their teams 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals in Game Three of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)
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Fans take part in the "Baby Shark" song as Gerardo Parra (not pictured) of the Washington Nationals comes up at bat against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in Game Three of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
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Fans take part in the "Baby Shark" song as Gerardo Parra (not pictured) of the Washington Nationals comes up at bat against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in Game Three of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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The Washington Nationals leave the dugout following their 4-1 loss to the Houston Astros in Game Three of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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Adam Eaton #2 of the Washington Nationals makes a diving catch on a hit by Josh Reddick (not pictured) of the Houston Astros during the sixth inning in Game Three of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park on October 25, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Adam Eaton #2 of the Washington Nationals scores a run on a double by Anthony Rendon (not pictured) against the Houston Astros during the first inning in Game Two of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) throws a pitch in the third inning during Game 2 of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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Washington Nationals right fielder Adam Eaton (2), who homered, and Washington Nationals center fielder Victor Robles (16) celebrate at home plate in the seventh inning during Game 2 of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. (Photo by Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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Josh Reddick #22 of the Houston Astros is forced out at second base by Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the Washington Nationals during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the 2019 World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Gymnast Simone Biles performs a flip after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game Two of the 2019 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals at Minute Maid Park on October 23, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11), right, hugs Washington Nationals center fielder Gerardo Parra (88) after a second inning home run during Game 1 of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, Oct. 22. (Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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Richard Ranger of Southeast D.C. and others gathered at Nationals Park to watch Game 1 of the World Series on the scoreboard. They celebrated as the Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros, 5-4. Nats Park was opened for a watch party since the game was played in Houston. (Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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Howie Kendrick #47 of the Washington Nationals is introduced prior to Game One of the 2019 World Series. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Gerrit Cole #45 of the Houston Astros delivers the first pitch of the game to Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Houston Astros. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals hits a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game One. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Ryan Zimmerman #11 of the Washington Nationals is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game One of the 2019 World Series. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Ryan Zimmerman is congratulated by his third base coach Bob Henley #14 after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros in Game 1. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals hits a solo home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates his solo home run against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning in Game One. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals celebrates his solo home run in the fourth inning. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Anthony Rendon #6 of the Washington Nationals is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a run on a double by Juan Soto (not pictured). (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Trea Turner #7 of the Washington Nationals fields the ball against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Carlos Correa #1 of the Houston Astros turns a double play on Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning in Game One. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals prepares to pitch against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning in Game One. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Asdrubal Cabrera #13 of the Washington Nationals singles against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning of Game One. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Victor Robles #16 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with his teammates after their 5-4 win over the Houston Astros in Game One. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Sean Doolittle #63 of the Washington Nationals celebrates after closing out the team's 5-4 win over the Houston Astros in Game One of the World Series. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Juan Soto #22, Victor Robles #16 and Adam Eaton #2 of the Washington Nationals celebrate their team's 5-4 win over the Houston Astros. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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Victor Robles #16 of the Washington Nationals celebrates with his teammates after their 5-4 win over the Houston Astros in Game One of the 2019 World Series. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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An American flag was displayed as singer-songwriter Nicole Scherzinger performed the national anthem before Game One. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
