Nationals Punch First-Ever Ticket To World Series With NLCS Sweep Of Cardinals
Rejoice, Nationals fans. Your team is headed to the World Series.
Washington completed a four-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday with a 7-4 win at Nationals Park, securing the franchise’s first-ever World Series berth.
For the 1st time in franchise history, the Washington Nationals have won the NL pennant!#CLINCHED // #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/Dnw0zmi1C7
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) October 16, 2019
Nats starter Patrick Corbin may have given up four earned runs and walked three, but he struck out 12 Cardinals along the way while the bullpen handled the final four innings.
Check out the final out that secured a trip to Major League Baseball’s biggest stage:
NL Champs. pic.twitter.com/2Em9NYD0M0
— MLB (@MLB) October 16, 2019
And some pictures from the on-field celebrations:
The pennant belongs to the Nats. pic.twitter.com/WSbz10U5mc
— MLB (@MLB) October 16, 2019
Washington now awaits the winner of the American League Championship Series between the Astros and Yankees. Houston currently holds a 2-1 series lead over New York after its victory Tuesday.
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