To the Editor:

Re “Monumental: Washington Takes Historic Route to Franchise’s First Championship” (SportsThursday, Oct. 31):

Every year, a team wins the World Series and a city celebrates. I think some World Series are more memorable than others, and the 2019 Nats would fall into that category. Based on the history of Washington baseball and the team’s dramatic trajectory throughout this season, Wednesday night’s win is extra special.

I was 10 when the Mets won in 1969, and no championship in my city has, for me, surpassed what happened 50 years ago. I suspect that a kid in Washington today will feel the same way in 2069.

Jeffrey B. Freedman

New York

To the Editor:

With all that’s going on in our nation’s capital — President Trump and the Democrats’ impeachment proceedings — there is something uplifting coming out of Washington. The Washington Nationals have won the World Series against all odds.

America’s pastime has proved once again that anything is possible if you work hard and are dedicated and believe in yourself. The Nationals’ monumental win should make all of America proud.