Nationals' Stephen Strasburg named World Series MVP

On Wednesday night, that window was fully opened, with Strasburg being named World Series MVP after winning both of his starts against the Astros, outdueling American League Cy Young favorite Justin Verlander in Games 2 and 6 at Minute Maid Park.

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