Washington win World Series for first time

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The Washington Nationals have won the World Series for the first time.

They beat the Houston Astros in game seven in Texas to seal the series 4-3.

It's the first time in history that a visiting team has won all seven games of a World Series.

Anthony Rendon and Howie Kendrick hit home runs in the seventh inning to help Washington to a 6-2 victory.

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