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The seventh inning that shocked Houston and made the Nationals World Series champions - ESPN
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The Washington Nationals are all grown up and headed to first World Series
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Washington Nationals 2019 World Series Trophy Ceremony and Celebration
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Washington Nationals split $29 million of MLB 2019 postseason shares
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Veteran Nationals relish first World Series title after Game 7 comeback victory: 'The old guys can do it!
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