WATCH: Best videos from night Nats clinched the pennant
It took just 15 pitches in the bottom of the first inning for the St. Louis Cardinals to completely unravel in Game 4 of the NLCS.
After scoring seven runs in the first frame, the Washington Nationals failed to score in the next seven innings. But it did not matter. The sweep was imminent.
The Nationals were headed to their first World Series.
For the first time in 86 years, Washington D.C will host the fall classic. America's capital will be home to the biggest game of America's pastime.
After losing baseball entirely for three decades, the nation's capital not only has a team but one of the best in the land.
When Victor Robles camped under the fly ball from Tommy Edman and the wait was over. The celebration could then begin.
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Here is how it all went down:
WNBA Champion Elena Delle Donne get the night started.
How bout that! A perfect strike from @De11eDonne for the first pitch! #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/hzqN5yg6tZ
— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan) October 16, 2019
And then Patrick Corbin kept the great run of Nats starting pitchers going with a three strikeouts to begin the game.
Patrick Corbin strikes out the side to start Game 4! #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/wH50brane9
— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan) October 16, 2019
We also got a serious edition of Baby Shark when Gerardo Parra pinch hit.
Anything more wild than a ballpark full of adults and children alike singing "Baby Shark?" pic.twitter.com/buK6yJQfKj
— Cut4 (@Cut4) October 16, 2019
#Postseason Baby Shark is ELECTRIC. #NLCS pic.twitter.com/EHILV1OUb9
— MLB (@MLB) October 16, 2019
But the top video is best heard and not seen: Charlie Slowes does it again.
"Remember where you are, so you'll remember where you were..." Listen as the incomparable @CharlieSlowes delivers the Nationals into baseball history. The final out from tonight's World Series-advancing victory: pic.twitter.com/WlBCb02dzQ
— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan) October 16, 2019
NL Champs. pic.twitter.com/2Em9NYD0M0
— MLB (@MLB) October 16, 2019
Washington Capitals announcer John Walton tried to do his best Charlie & Dave.
GOOD MORNING, GOOD AFTERNOON, AND GOOD NIGHT ST. LOUIS! #ItsOKtoBelieve #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/T8a686WSBy
— John Walton (@WaltonCaps) October 16, 2019
Washington Redskins running back Derrius Guice, who is embracing his role as D.C. sports superfan, had a great view.
World Series baby ------ so electric @Nationals pic.twitter.com/blBGgyPWa0
— 2️⃣9️⃣ (@DhaSickest) October 16, 2019
This video from a fan down the left field line is also excpetional.
Here it is. The final out. Washington @Nationals win the National League Pennant and a trip to the WORLD SERIES!!! #stayinthefight pic.twitter.com/N88wByIlIo
— Jeremy Art (@jeremyart) October 16, 2019
The Nationals exploded out of the dugout when they recorded the 27th out.
2012 Game 5, Nats 6-0 collapse vs St Louis was the worst baseball moment ever. 7 years later, Nats sweep them to go to their first World Series. Revenge. It’s a dish best served cold. pic.twitter.com/weGAOkhxYE
— Rudy Gersten (@DCBarno) October 16, 2019
And the view from outside of Nationals Park was quite magnificent, as well.
— Dan Rozenson (@SixToolPlayer) October 16, 2019
The fans in the Bullpen on Half Street went wild, too.
The moment the Bullpen found out the @nationals ARE HEADING TO THE WORLD SERIES! #OnePursuit #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/qjtRyCu1yJ
— Kyley Schultz (@KyleyBSchultz) October 16, 2019
Watch the crowd from center field.
You're not dreaming, @Nationals fans. You're going to the #WorldSeries!#ClinchCam | #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/zwHpu8W3i8
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 16, 2019
The view from just behind Robles as he runs in after catching the final out is unreal.
This is what #WorldSeries bound looks like. pic.twitter.com/TQOAON8T7U
— MLB (@MLB) October 16, 2019
There were hugs. Lots and lots of hugs.
Mr. National has been waiting for this moment. pic.twitter.com/rFbYpUt83a
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) October 16, 2019
Howie Kendrick, the 36-year-old who has found the fountain of youth, was named NLCS MVP.
Howie Kendrick is your NLCS MVP #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/2d2TQYrUgi
— 106.7 The Fan (@1067theFan) October 16, 2019
MVP MVP MVP!!! pic.twitter.com/goYfvVl92N
— Nationals on MASN (@masnNationals) October 16, 2019
It was a special moment for Mr. National: Ryan Zimmerman.
Ryan Zimmerman with NLCS Trophy. Pure raw emotion pic.twitter.com/pJTXskP3ov
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) October 16, 2019
The Nationals are headed to the World Series and the celebration got wet and wild.
-- LET’S POP BOTTLES!#CLINCHED // #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/CENPLCiDOD
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) October 16, 2019
Me: “Hey Trea, what is that?”
— Kelyn Soong (@KelynSoong) October 16, 2019
Trea Turner: “Tequila.” *takes a swig* pic.twitter.com/ofK3cfly67
Parra and Fernando’s turn pic.twitter.com/f08BFRixYJ
— Kelyn Soong (@KelynSoong) October 16, 2019
Trophy luge! pic.twitter.com/sn4iH9q1Cd
— Bobby Blanco (@Bobby_Blanco) October 16, 2019
Even Stephen Strasburg has totally cut loose.
Stephen Strasburg and Gerardo Parra: pic.twitter.com/cvitqouQUr
— Jesse Dougherty (@dougherty_jesse) October 16, 2019
Stephen Strasburg shows off those dance moves pic.twitter.com/fsPT6HvveM
— Bobby Blanco (@Bobby_Blanco) October 16, 2019
Like really cut loose.
Shirtless Brian Dozier bringing the party. And, yes, that’s Strasburg drinking from the trophy. pic.twitter.com/TqPLapd3bE
— Brittany Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli) October 16, 2019
Just Stephen Strasburg and Gerardo Parra dancing. Guest appearance: A lightsaber. #offtherails #Nats pic.twitter.com/RVixWVrhRa
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) October 16, 2019
Zim deserved it all.
ZIM IS A BIG MOOD. pic.twitter.com/IoMU0vs73T
— Nationals on MASN (@masnNationals) October 16, 2019
ZIMMERMAN! pic.twitter.com/tiOB2oFidm
— Danny (@recordsANDradio) October 16, 2019
Closer Sean Doolittle brought out the lightsaber.
obligatory Sean Doolittle lightsaber content for the culture pic.twitter.com/drGn0gvMpQ
— Jesse Yomtov (@JesseYomtov) October 16, 2019
I need one (1) nap pic.twitter.com/TzOe4XIWzO
— Eireann Dolan (@EireannDolan) October 16, 2019
"What were you guys talking about?" - @whatwouldDOOdo pic.twitter.com/Hjj5nqoCe7
— Cut4 (@Cut4) October 16, 2019
And then it was time for Brian Dozier to do "Calma."
I had a little more competition for “Calma” featuring Brian Dozier this time pic.twitter.com/e8b6CozunO
— Kelyn Soong (@KelynSoong) October 16, 2019
I love the new Calma music video pic.twitter.com/iVuC08DRJh
— Bobby Blanco (@Bobby_Blanco) October 16, 2019
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