(Washington, DC) – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued the following statement after the Washington Nationals defeated the Houston Astros in game seven to win the 2019 World Series Championship:

“Congratulations to the Washington Nationals on a hard-won World Series. Your teamwork, drive, and energy are inspiring, and the D.C. fans’ warm welcome to visiting Houstonians was a great reminder of our country’s unity. And to the 2019 Houston Astros, we could not be prouder. You played your hearts out, and captured ours.”