The wait is over, the World Series is here. We can talk until the cows come home about how the teams match up, the old guys fueling the Nats run, the power of the Baby Shark, what life was like in D.C. the last time the World Series was played here, who the last real champion in Washington baseball was, or what it all means for Ryan Zimmerman. But now, it’s time to pick a winner.
The WTOP Sports guys give you our predictions for the series, the MVP, and one bold prediction for the Fall Classic.
Noah Frank, digital sports editor
World Series Prediction: Astros in six games
World Series MVP: Gerrit Cole
Bold Prediction: With all the talk of the top three starters on each club, former National Brad Peacock earns the win in a crucial Game 4 for the Astros.
Dave Preston, sports anchor
World Series Prediction: Astros in six games
World Series MVP: George Springer
Bold Prediction: There will be two rainouts this weekend in D.C.
George Wallace, sports director
World Series Prediction: Astros in six games
World Series MVP: George Springer
Bold Prediction: Each team has a walk-off win in the series.
4/5
Jonathan Warner, sports anchor
World Series Prediction: Nationals in seven games
World Series MVP: Trea Turner
Bold Prediction: Justin Verlander does not win a game in the series.
5/5
Rob Woodfork, sports anchor
World Series Prediction: Nationals in five games
World Series MVP: Ryan Zimmerman
Bold Prediction: Zimmerman announces his retirement on the podium.
