Home-field advantage. What's that?

The Washington Nationals put the final touches on a wild World Series with a 6-2 victory in Houston on Wednesday.

It is the first title in franchise history, and it's the first World Series in which every game was won by the road team.

The Nationals, who came into the series as heavy underdogs, won the first two games in Houston. The Astros responded by winning the next three games in Washington, but the Nationals would not be denied.

In Game 7, Howie Kendrick hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning to give the Nationals a lead they would never relinquish.

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg was named World Series MVP. He won both of his starts, in Games 2 and 6.

Washington closer Daniel Hudson celebrates after getting the final out.
Washington closer Daniel Hudson celebrates after getting the final out.
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Nationals left fielder Juan Soto hugs catcher Kurt Suzuki during the postgame celebrations.
Nationals left fielder Juan Soto hugs catcher Kurt Suzuki during the postgame celebrations.
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Nationals manager Dave Martinez raises the trophy.
Nationals manager Dave Martinez raises the trophy.
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Houston shortstop Carlos Correa reacts in the dugout after the loss.
Houston shortstop Carlos Correa reacts in the dugout after the loss.
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Washington catcher Yan Gomes celebrates after Michael Brantley struck out to end the game.
Washington catcher Yan Gomes celebrates after Michael Brantley struck out to end the game.
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An Astros fan watches as her team trailed in the eighth inning. The home team lost all seven games of the series.
An Astros fan watches as her team trailed in the eighth inning. The home team lost all seven games of the series.
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Washington's Howie Kendrick is congratulated by teammate Juan Soto after his home run gave the Nationals a 3-2 lead in the seventh inning.
Washington's Howie Kendrick is congratulated by teammate Juan Soto after his home run gave the Nationals a 3-2 lead in the seventh inning.
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Kendrick connects on his seventh-inning home run. Teammate Anthony Rendon hit a solo home run earlier in the inning to put the Nationals on the board.
Kendrick connects on his seventh-inning home run. Teammate Anthony Rendon hit a solo home run earlier in the inning to put the Nationals on the board.
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Washington second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera collides with Jake Marisnick as he turns a double play in Game 7.
Washington second baseman Asdrubal Cabrera collides with Jake Marisnick as he turns a double play in Game 7.
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Correa celebrates his RBI single that gave the Astros a 2-0 lead in Game 7.
Correa celebrates his RBI single that gave the Astros a 2-0 lead in Game 7.
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Soto reacts after striking out in the fifth inning.
Soto reacts after striking out in the fifth inning.
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Houston starter Zack Greinke pitched into the seventh inning and allowed just two runs and one run.
Houston starter Zack Greinke pitched into the seventh inning and allowed just two runs and one run.
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Washington starter Max Scherzer reacts after allowing a solo home run to Yuli Gurriel in the second inning of Game 7.
Washington starter Max Scherzer reacts after allowing a solo home run to Yuli Gurriel in the second inning of Game 7.
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Washington third baseman Anthony Rendon is congratulated by Juan Soto after Rendon hit a two-run home run in Game 6 on Tuesday, October 29. Rendon had 5 RBIs in the Nationals' 7-2 victory.
Washington third baseman Anthony Rendon is congratulated by Juan Soto after Rendon hit a two-run home run in Game 6 on Tuesday, October 29. Rendon had 5 RBIs in the Nationals' 7-2 victory.
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Washington's Adam Eaton is hit by a pitch late in Game 6.
Washington's Adam Eaton is hit by a pitch late in Game 6.
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Washington manager Dave Martinez argues with umpire Gary Cederstrom as he is ejected in Game 6. Martinez was upset when Trea Turner was called out for runner interference.
Washington manager Dave Martinez argues with umpire Gary Cederstrom as he is ejected in Game 6. Martinez was upset when Trea Turner was called out for runner interference.
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The controversial play came as Turner was running to first to beat a groundout. Houston first baseman Yuli Gurriel lost his glove and was unable to make the catch. The umpire said Turner interfered with Gurriel. The Nationals were irate.
The controversial play came as Turner was running to first to beat a groundout. Houston first baseman Yuli Gurriel lost his glove and was unable to make the catch. The umpire said Turner interfered with Gurriel. The Nationals were irate.
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Washington starter Stephen Strasburg pitched into the ninth inning of Game 6, allowing only two runs and five hits. He also had seven strikeouts as he won his second game of the World Series. He was later named World Series MVP.
Washington starter Stephen Strasburg pitched into the ninth inning of Game 6, allowing only two runs and five hits. He also had seven strikeouts as he won his second game of the World Series. He was later named World Series MVP.
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Soto is congratulated by Eaton after hitting a home run to give the Nationals the lead in Game 6.
Soto is congratulated by Eaton after hitting a home run to give the Nationals the lead in Game 6.
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Soto carried his bat toward first base and dropped it after his home run in Game 6. He was mimicking Astros player Alex Bregman, who did it earlier in the game.
Soto carried his bat toward first base and dropped it after his home run in Game 6. He was mimicking Astros player Alex Bregman, who did it earlier in the game.
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A scoreboard in Houston shows the Astros one win away from the title.
A scoreboard in Houston shows the Astros one win away from the title.
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Bregman is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run in the first inning of Game 6.
Bregman is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run in the first inning of Game 6.
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Fans try to catch Bregman's home run in Game 6.
Fans try to catch Bregman's home run in Game 6.
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Astros starter Justin Verlander delivers a pitch in the first inning of Game 6. Verlander, one of the most dominant pitchers of his generation, fell to 0-6 in seven World Series starts.
Astros starter Justin Verlander delivers a pitch in the first inning of Game 6. Verlander, one of the most dominant pitchers of his generation, fell to 0-6 in seven World Series starts.
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Washington players react in the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 5. The Nationals lost 7-1 to fall behind three games to two. They lost all three of their home games, scoring only one run in each.
Washington players react in the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 5. The Nationals lost 7-1 to fall behind three games to two. They lost all three of their home games, scoring only one run in each.
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Washington's Victor Robles reacts after striking out during the seventh inning of Game 5.
Washington's Victor Robles reacts after striking out during the seventh inning of Game 5.
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Nationals fan Jeff Adams, with two beers in hand, lets a home-run ball hit him in the chest during Game 5. The home run was hit by Houston's Yordan Alvarez and gave the Astros a 2-0 lead in the second inning. Adams' sacrifice went viral, and Bud Light gave him tickets to Game 6 in Houston.
Nationals fan Jeff Adams, with two beers in hand, lets a home-run ball hit him in the chest during Game 5. The home run was hit by Houston's Yordan Alvarez and gave the Astros a 2-0 lead in the second inning. Adams' sacrifice went viral, and Bud Light gave him tickets to Game 6 in Houston.
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Houston ace Gerrit Cole lost Game 1, but he rebounded with a big performance in Game 5. Cole allowed only three hits and one run over seven innings. He also struck out nine batters.
Houston ace Gerrit Cole lost Game 1, but he rebounded with a big performance in Game 5. Cole allowed only three hits and one run over seven innings. He also struck out nine batters.
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US President Donald Trump attended Game 5 in Washington. He received some cheers as he appeared on the video screen, but <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2019%2F10%2F27%2Fpolitics%2Fdonald-trump-melania-world-series-nationals-astros%2Findex.html" target="_blank">he was also booed loudly.</a> There were later chants of "lock him up."
US President Donald Trump attended Game 5 in Washington. He received some cheers as he appeared on the video screen, but he was also booed loudly. There were later chants of "lock him up."
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Alex Bregman's grand slam capped off the Astros' 8-1 victory in Game 4. He also had an RBI single that opened the scoring in the first inning.
Alex Bregman's grand slam capped off the Astros' 8-1 victory in Game 4. He also had an RBI single that opened the scoring in the first inning.
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Houston catcher Robinson Chirinos slides for a foul ball during Game 4, but he was unable to make the catch.
Houston catcher Robinson Chirinos slides for a foul ball during Game 4, but he was unable to make the catch.
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Houston closer Roberto Osuna celebrates after getting the final out in the Astros' 4-1 victory in Game 3.
Houston closer Roberto Osuna celebrates after getting the final out in the Astros' 4-1 victory in Game 3.
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Houston reliever Will Harris delivers a pitch in Game 3.
Houston reliever Will Harris delivers a pitch in Game 3.
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Nationals fans cheer during Game 3. It was the first World Series game in Washington since 1924. The Nationals didn't exist then.
Nationals fans cheer during Game 3. It was the first World Series game in Washington since 1924. The Nationals didn't exist then.
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Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman reacts after nearly being hit by a pitch during Game 3.
Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman reacts after nearly being hit by a pitch during Game 3.
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Houston manager A.J. Hinch, left, and Washington manager Dave Martinez embrace each other prior to Game 3.
Houston manager A.J. Hinch, left, and Washington manager Dave Martinez embrace each other prior to Game 3.
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An overview of Nationals Park before it hosted its first World Series game.
An overview of Nationals Park before it hosted its first World Series game.
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Astros fans react to a Washington home run during the Nationals' 12-3 beatdown in Game 2. Houston lost the first two games at home.
Astros fans react to a Washington home run during the Nationals' 12-3 beatdown in Game 2. Houston lost the first two games at home.
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Washington catcher Kurt Suzuki was one of the heroes of Game 2, breaking a 2-2 tie with a solo home run in the seventh inning. The Nationals took off after that, adding nine more runs.
Washington catcher Kurt Suzuki was one of the heroes of Game 2, breaking a 2-2 tie with a solo home run in the seventh inning. The Nationals took off after that, adding nine more runs.
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Houston pitcher Justin Verlander dives to the ground and tries to make a throw to first, but he hit his leg instead.
Houston pitcher Justin Verlander dives to the ground and tries to make a throw to first, but he hit his leg instead.
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World champion gymnast Simone Biles performs a flip before throwing out the first pitch for Game 2.
World champion gymnast Simone Biles performs a flip before throwing out the first pitch for Game 2.
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Washington outfielders Victor Robles, Adam Eaton and Juan Soto celebrate their 5-4 victory in Game 1.
Washington outfielders Victor Robles, Adam Eaton and Juan Soto celebrate their 5-4 victory in Game 1.
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Eaton crashes into the wall as he tries to make a catch in Game 1.
Eaton crashes into the wall as he tries to make a catch in Game 1.
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Soto hits a solo home run to in the fourth inning of Game 1. He finished the game with three RBIs.
Soto hits a solo home run to in the fourth inning of Game 1. He finished the game with three RBIs.
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Gerrit Cole delivers the first pitch of the series.
Gerrit Cole delivers the first pitch of the series.
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This was the second World Series in three years for Houston. The Astros won the championship in 2017.
This was the second World Series in three years for Houston. The Astros won the championship in 2017.
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