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2019 Nationals Astros World Series Predictions

The wait is over, the World Series is here. We can talk until the cows come home about how the teams match up, the old guys fueling the Nats run, the power of the Baby Shark, what life was like in D.C. the last time the World Series was played here, who the last real champion in Washington baseball was, or what it all means for Ryan Zimmerman. But now, it鈥檚 time to pick a winner.

The 海角精品黑料 Sports guys give you our predictions for the series, the MVP, and one bold prediction for the Fall Classic.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Gerrit Cole (45) reacts after an out against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning of Game 5 of a baseball American League Division Series in Houston, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019.

Noah Frank, digital sports editor

World Series Prediction: Astros in six games

World Series MVP: Gerrit Cole

Bold Prediction: With all the talk of the top three starters on each club, former National Brad Peacock earns the win in a crucial Game 4 for the Astros.

Houston Astros’ George Springer celebrates after their win in Game 6 of baseball’s American League Championship Series against the New York Yankees Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Houston. The Astros won 6-4 to win the series 4-2.

Dave Preston, sports anchor

World Series Prediction: Astros in six games

World Series MVP: George Springer

Bold Prediction: There will be two rainouts this weekend in D.C.

Houston Astros’ George Springer, right, celebrates after his three-run home run off New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka during the third inning in Game 4 of baseball’s American League Championship Series Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, in New York.

George Wallace, sports director

World Series Prediction: Astros in six games

World Series MVP: George Springer

Bold Prediction: Each team has a walk-off win in the series.

<p><strong>Jonathan Warner, sports anchor</strong></p>
<p>World Series Prediction: Nationals in seven games</p>
<p>World Series MVP: Trea Turner</p>
<p>Bold Prediction: Justin Verlander does not win a game in the series.</p>

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Washington Nationals’ Trea Turner, second from right, celebrates with teammates Howie Kendrick, from left, Victor Robles and Asdrubal Cabrera after batting them in on a grand slam in the sixth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, in Washington. (AP/Patrick Semansky)

Jonathan Warner, sports anchor

World Series Prediction: Nationals in seven games

World Series MVP: Trea Turner

Bold Prediction: Justin Verlander does not win a game in the series.

<p><strong>Rob Woodfork, sports anchor</strong></p>
<p>World Series Prediction: Nationals in five games</p>
<p>World Series MVP: Ryan Zimmerman</p>
<p>Bold Prediction: Zimmerman announces his retirement on the podium.</p>

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WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 15: Ryan Zimmerman #11 celebrates scoring with Howie Kendrick #47 of the Washington Nationals in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during game four of the National League Championship Series at Nationals Park on October 15, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Getty Images/Rob Carr)

Rob Woodfork, sports anchor

World Series Prediction: Nationals in five games

World Series MVP: Ryan Zimmerman

Bold Prediction: Zimmerman announces his retirement on the podium.