Author: Scott Boeck, USA TODAY

The Nationals stunned the Astros in Game 7 of the World Series and became the seventh wild-card team to win the championship.

The Nationals offense has suddenly gone silent. After scoring 17 runs in the first two games, they have only scored two runs in their last two losses.

Jayce Tingler, who spent the past few seasons with the Rangers in a variety of roles, has been chosen as Padres’ manager, his first time in role.

NLCS MVP Howie Kendrick missed Friday’s workout with the Nationals, but manager Dave Martinez said he’ll be back in time for the World Series.

After missing the last five games with a hamstring injury, young Victor Robles came through for the Nationals in their Game 3 win on Monday.

Mike Maddux, the Cardinals pitching coach, played a round of golf before Game 3 of the NLCS and made two-holes-in-one.

A paramedic supervisor at the ALCS was drilled by a foul ball while sitting in the dugout. He was taken to a local hospital for further tests.

Nationals closer Daniel Hudson was placed on paternity leave Friday and will not be with the team for Game 1 of the NLCS against the Cardinals.

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