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01of 10Nationals: Bill NyeAlex Trautwig/MLB via GettyThe beloved science guy has been a fan of the Nationals since the team began its tenure in Washington, D.C., in 2005. Of his fandom, Nyetold theWashington Post10 years back, “Now, I’ve lived in Seattle, and I’ve lived in Los Angeles. I’m a Mariners fan, and I’m a Dodger fan. But deep down I’m a Nationals fan, since I grew up in Washington. And there’s nothing you can do about that.“And back in 2013, Nye threw out the first pitch at the Nationals game.
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Nationals: Bill Nye
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The beloved science guy has been a fan of the Nationals since the team began its tenure in Washington, D.C., in 2005. Of his fandom, Nyetold theWashington Post10 years back, “Now, I’ve lived in Seattle, and I’ve lived in Los Angeles. I’m a Mariners fan, and I’m a Dodger fan. But deep down I’m a Nationals fan, since I grew up in Washington. And there’s nothing you can do about that.”
And back in 2013, Nye threw out the first pitch at the Nationals game.
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Nationals: Mitch McConnell
Senate Majority Leader McConnell is one of many D.C. politicians who root for the local team. According to theAssociated Press, McConnell has said that the only thing he and his predecessor across the aisle, former Sen. Harry Reid, could literally only agree on one topicL the team.
03of 10Nationals: Chuck ToddWilliam B. Plowman/NBCMeet the Press host Todd’s ties to the nation’s capital are obvious, but he really owes his love of the team to his son.“I have shifted all Nats now cause my son is into it,” Toddtold NBC Sports, noting that he’s a season ticket holder.
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Nationals: Chuck Todd
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Meet the Press host Todd’s ties to the nation’s capital are obvious, but he really owes his love of the team to his son.
“I have shifted all Nats now cause my son is into it,” Toddtold NBC Sports, noting that he’s a season ticket holder.
04of 10Nationals: Jon BernthalGeorge Pimentel/GettyThe Punisherstar Bernthal is clearly a Nationals fan, if his social media is any indication. In the lead-up to the series, Bernthal — who grew up in a D.C. suburb — was tweeting up a storm about the team, writing on Oct. 15, “How. Bout. Them. Nats!!!!!!!”
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Nationals: Jon Bernthal
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The Punisherstar Bernthal is clearly a Nationals fan, if his social media is any indication. In the lead-up to the series, Bernthal — who grew up in a D.C. suburb — was tweeting up a storm about the team, writing on Oct. 15, “How. Bout. Them. Nats!!!!!!!”
05of 10Astros: Travis ScottTim Warner/GettyThe superstar rapper hails from Houston, and is such a big fan of the team that hereleased an exclusive New Era hat collaborationwith the Astros this year.
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Astros: Travis Scott
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The superstar rapper hails from Houston, and is such a big fan of the team that hereleased an exclusive New Era hat collaborationwith the Astros this year.
06of 10Astros: Simone BilesMike Ehrmann/GettyThe celebrated Olympic gymnast — who grew up in Texas — wowed the crowd with an incredible flip before throwing a perfect pitch ahead of Game 1 of the Series.
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Astros: Simone Biles
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The celebrated Olympic gymnast — who grew up in Texas — wowed the crowd with an incredible flip before throwing a perfect pitch ahead of Game 1 of the Series.
07of 10Astros: Dennis QuaidMarco Garcia/GettyQuaid, who recently got engaged, is a Houston native, and a big baseball fan — he grew up playing little league, and has portrayed more than one baseball player on the big screen.
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Astros: Dennis Quaid
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Quaid, who recently got engaged, is a Houston native, and a big baseball fan — he grew up playing little league, and has portrayed more than one baseball player on the big screen.
08of 10Astros: Kate UptonChristian Petersen/GettyUpton’s ties to the Astros are obvious— her husband Justin Verlander is one of the team’s pitchers. Upton was in the crowd as the Astros made it to the series, and shared her excitement with some proud snaps on social media.
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Astros: Kate Upton
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Upton’s ties to the Astros are obvious— her husband Justin Verlander is one of the team’s pitchers. Upton was in the crowd as the Astros made it to the series, and shared her excitement with some proud snaps on social media.
09of 10Astros: Matthew McConaugheyKaren Warren/Houston Chronicle/AP PhotoThe Oscar-winning actor hails from the Lone Star state, and is a well known fan of the team. He’s often been spotted among the crowd.
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Astros: Matthew McConaughey
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The Oscar-winning actor hails from the Lone Star state, and is a well known fan of the team. He’s often been spotted among the crowd.
10of 10Astros: Former President George W. BushJamie Squire/GettyThe 41st president of the United States was raised in Texas, before becoming governor of the state in 1995. His father, though, was the true fan of the Astros, up until former President George H.W. Bush’s death last year.
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Astros: Former President George W. Bush
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The 41st president of the United States was raised in Texas, before becoming governor of the state in 1995. His father, though, was the true fan of the Astros, up until former President George H.W. Bush’s death last year.
source: people.com
