Washington Nationals Win World Series, star players fueled by faith kept ‘God in front’

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It’s been a historic run.

The Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros in Game 7 on Wednesday, becoming World Series champs for the first time.

Along the way, some of the team’s star players openly leaned on prayer and faith.

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Campeones???????? de la liga Nacional gracias a Dios ????????????????????????… Pero el trabajo aun no termina vamos por el campeonato Mundial en el nombre de Jesus ???????????????????????? this is for you Nats fans ???????????????????????? #GodInFront

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During the season, a number of photos showed Juan Soto and Victor Robles with either their hands lifted to the sky or on their knees praying before a game.

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Humíllense delante del señor, y El los enaltecerá ???????????????? Santiago 4:10 #teamkakata???? #teamsotopacheco???????? #MLB #lasmayores #nlds #nlcs #losangeles

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Gracias señor por permitirme terminar esta primera mitad lleno de salud ,gracias por las altas Y bajas porque me hicieron mas fuerte para venir firme para esta segunda mitad se que tienes el control padre ahh ti sea la gloria ???????????????????????????????????????? #GodInFront

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As the team got closer to the big win, Soto said he told God “we just need His help.”

Following the Game 2 win, Anthony Rendon said that his faith comes first.


“I want to be more Christian than baseball player,” Rendon said.

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Para ti mi Dios sea la gloria ????????????????

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