Watch Nats Fans Go Nuts After Howie Kendrick Grand Slam

WASHINGTON, DC — Well, that was quite a way to end the series, wasn't it?

The Washington Nationals prevailed over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a dramatic Game 5 victory late Wednesday night after Howie Kendrick hit a grand slam to center field in the 10th inning. They will advance to the National League Championship Series for the first time ever to face the St. Louis Cardinals, a series that begins Friday night.

Nationals fans gathered at Nats Park and elsewhere went absolutely crazy after Kendrick's home run, and videos have been making the rounds on social media Thursday. Here are a few of the best.

Who wants a hug? @WTOP #Nats pic.twitter.com/G7fUyNurB2
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) October 10, 2019

THEY DID IT! @WTOP #Nats pic.twitter.com/1X7XTPO0XL
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) October 10, 2019

This was a feeling unlike any other. pic.twitter.com/vAe4HhFWuE
— Paul Fritschner (@PaulFritschner) October 10, 2019

The @Nationals are going to the NLCSThis is my reaction to the Howie grand slam #STAYINTHEFIGHT pic.twitter.com/YpelzSzSvy
— Zach (@zdilly21) October 10, 2019

#StayInTheFight pic.twitter.com/8lgtCTfEaw
— Boy Genius (@BoyGeniusLA) October 10, 2019

And here's a bonus video of Michael Taylor's great catch to end the game.

Nationals fans in Gaithersburg going nuts after upsetting the Dodgers and reaching the NLCS for the first time. #StayInTheFight pic.twitter.com/qxlhRnPwx3
— Dylan D’Andrea (@DylanDAndreaUMD) October 10, 2019