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Washington Nationals' Howie Kendrick hits a two-run home run against the Houston Astros during the seventh inning of Game 7 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) ** FILE **

Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Nationals win World Series in heart-stopping Game 7 over Astros

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa walks off the field after Game 5 of the baseball World Series Washington Nationals Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Washington. The Astros won 7-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) **FILE**

Road teams won first five World Series games for third time

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Trea Turner reacts after striking out against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FILE **

Nationals bats go silent again in Game 4 drubbing

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole throws against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of Game 5 of the baseball World Series Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cole, powerful Astros hammer Nats 7-1, lead World Series 3-2

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jose Urquidy throws against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of Game 4 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Urquidy, Bregman lead Astros over Nats 8-1 to tie Series 2-2

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Juan Soto reacts after striking out during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Juan Soto comes back down to Earth

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Members of the Washington Nationals watch during the seventh inning of Game 4 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Astros overpower Nationals, tying the World Series in Game 4

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer celebrates their teams win against the Washington Nationals in Game 3 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Washington. The Astros won 4-1. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ** FILE **

Astros take Game 3 over Nationals as the infield hits bounce their way

By Deron Snyder

Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman falls to the ground after nearly getting hit by a pitch during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Nationals see silver lining in Game 3’s hitting woes

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

In this photo taken Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Houston, Harris County Sheriff's Office Major Greg Summerlin talks about a holding area inside the county's joint processing center, where individuals are brought after being arrested by Houston area law enforcement agencies. Under a consent decree awaiting final approval by a federal judge, most individuals arrested on misdemeanors will be processed out of the center and be freed on personal bonds that require no money be paid instead of being taken to the county jail. (AP Photo/Juan Lozano)

Discord over deal to settle Houston-area bail lawsuit

By JUAN A. LOZANO - Associated Press

Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna celebrates their teams win against the Washington Nationals in Game 3 of the baseball World Series Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Washington. The Astros won 4-1. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

LOVERRO: Nationals meet the real Astros in Game 3 loss

By Thom Loverro

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, right, celebrates next to Washington Nationals second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera after a double during the fifth inning of Game 3 of the baseball World Series Friday, Oct. 25, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Altuve, Astros show up in World Series, win Game 3 in DC 4-1

By Howard Fendrich - Associated Press

In this Oct. 15, 2019 photo, fans celebrate after the Washington Nationals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-4 in Game 4 of the baseball National League Championship Series to sweep, and to advance to the World Series. The unlikely World Series run of the Washington Nationals has become something unexpected: a unifying force in a city that hasn’t known much unity recently. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

In a divided Washington, Nationals’ World Series run unites

By ASHRAF KHALIL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros Senior Director of Baseball Operations Brandon Taubman attends a baseball news conference in Houston. The Astros have fired Taubman for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters following Houston’s pennant-winning victory over the New York Yankees. (Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle via AP)

MLB conducting wider probe of Astros after exec firing

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg reacts after the out out in the sixth inning of Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Strasburg stars as Nats rout Astros 12-3 for 2-0 Series lead

By Kristie Rieken - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Adam Eaton scores on a double by Anthony Rendon during the first inning of Game 2 of the baseball World Series against the Houston Astros Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) **FILE**

Nationals’ old-school ‘putting-the-ball-in-play’ mantra part of identity

By Thom Loverro

FILE - In this Jan. 17, 2018, file photo, Houston Astros Senior Director of Baseball Operations Brandon Taubman attends a baseball news conference in Houston. The Astros have fired Taubman for directing inappropriate comments at female reporters following Houston’s pennant-winning victory over the New York Yankees. (Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle via AP)

Astros fire exec Taubman after rant at female reporters

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Houston Astros relief pitcher Roberto Osuna reacts after giving up a two-run home run to New York Yankees' DJ LeMahieu during the ninth inning in Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Houston. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) ** FILE **

Smart, analytical Astros? How about dumb, caveman Astros

By Deron Snyder

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