World Series Game 1: Nationals defeat Astros 5-4

In Game 1 of the World Series on Tuesday night, the Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros 5-4.

The Nationals were fueled by 20-year-old Juan Soto, who had three hits and three RBIs, and Ryan Zimmerman, who hit the team's first home run. With the win, the Nationals earned their first-ever victory in a World Series game.

Game 2 is set for Wednesday night at Houston's Minute Maid Park, with Justin Verlander expected to pitch for the Astros and Stephen Strasburg for the Nationals.

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