WASHINGTON -- The Nationals are headed to their first World Series.
Fittingly, the player who led them there is going to his first one, too.
Veteran Howie Kendrick was named MVP of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night, with his big bat helping Washington to a four-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals.
"I can truly say this is the best time of my career, the best moment of my career this year," Kendrick said upon receiving the award.
Kendrick finished the series 5 for 15 with four doubles and four RBI.