The 2019 World Series was the championship series of Major League Baseball, held from October 22 to October 30, 2019. It featured the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros, with the Nationals winning the series 4-3. This marked the first World Series title for the Nationals in franchise history. The series was notable for its dramatic games, including a thrilling Game 7, where the Nationals secured their victory with a score of 6-2. The Astros, who had won the World Series in 2017, were looking to claim their second title but fell short against the Nationals' strong performance.