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These Nationals proved everyone wrong, and are on to the World Series - The Washington Post
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Elephant Rumblings: Nationals overtake Astros to win World Series - Athletics Nation
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2019 World Series Champions: Washington Nationals [DVD] : Various, Various: Movies & TV
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Nationals' upset run to World Series title greatest in MLB history - The Washington Post
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Washington Nationals' “go 1-0 today” mantra more important than ever with World Series lead - Federal Baseball
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Washington Nationals beat Houston Astros in maiden World Series title
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Nats, once 19-31, cap turnaround with wild card - ESPN
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Washington Nationals beat Houston Astros in maiden World Series title
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How the Nationals stayed in the fight to capture their first World Series title