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Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals

MLB
Astros
23-12
8-0
Final
Nationals
12-24
Nationals Park
TV: MLB.TV
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Who won: Astros 8-0

The Houston Astros beat the Washington Nationals 8-0 on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Nationals Park. The Astros win the series 2-1. The Astros outscored the Nationals 4-0 in the 7th inning. Martin Maldonado went 2-for-4 with a home run and 2 RBI for the Astros.

Recap · May 15
Gurriel stays hot, Verlander solid, Astros blank Nats 8-0

Yuli Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a homer, Justin Verlander pitched five scoreless innings and the Houston Astros beat the Washington Nationals 8-0 on Sunday.

What it means

  • Season series: HOU wins series 2-1.
  • Astros 14-8 on the road; Nationals 5-15 at home.

Latest headlines

ESPN · 3d ago
Astros will not renew contract of manager Joe Espada
ESPN · 4d ago
Source: Mariners get OK to interview Astros' Joe Espada
ESPN · Oct 1
Astros manager Joe Espada wants to return as contract expires
Recap · Oct 1
White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005
ESPN · Sep 30
White Sox sweep Astros for first playoff series win since 2005
ESPN · Sep 30
Joe Espada to 'move on' from Astros' reaction to fans' boos
ESPN · Sep 30
Astros' Daulton Varsho has wrist surgery, done for season
Recap · Sep 27
Andrés Chaparro's 2-homer game lifts Nationals over Mets 6-4 in season finale

Injuries and inactives

Astros5th in AL West
  • Brice Matthews CF
    Knee, Inflammation, left
    Out
  • Cristian Javier SP
    Groin, Strain, right
    Out
  • Daulton Varsho CF
    Wrist, Surgery, left
    Out
  • Enyel De Los Santos RP
    Knee, Tendinitis, right
    Out
  • Mike Burrows SP
    Elbow, Inflammation, right
    60-Day-IL
Nationals1st in NL East
  • Drew Millas C
    Finger, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Ken Waldichuk RP
    Elbow, Surgery, left
    60-Day-IL
  • Matt Waldron RP
    Chest, Inflammation
    60-Day-IL
  • Orlando Ribalta RP
    Forearm, Inflammation, right
    15-Day-IL
  • PJ Poulin RP
    Forearm, Strain, left
    60-Day-IL

Probable starters

Astros5th in AL West
Justin Verlander SP
Probable starter · 18-4, 1.75 ERA, 185 K, 0.83 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Jose Altuve2B
  2. 2Michael BrantleyDH
  3. 3Alex Bregman3B
  4. 4Yordan AlvarezLF
  5. 5Yuli Gurriel1B
  6. 6Aledmys Diaz3B
  7. 7Jose SiriCF
  8. 8Chas McCormickRF
  9. 9Martin MaldonadoC
Nationals1st in NL East
Patrick Corbin SP
Probable starter · 6-19, 6.31 ERA, 128 K, 1.70 WHIP
Lineup
  1. 1Cesar Hernandez2B
  2. 2Juan SotoRF
  3. 3Josh Bell1B
  4. 4Nelson CruzDH
  5. 5Yadiel HernandezLF
  6. 6Maikel Franco3B
  7. 7Lane ThomasRF
  8. 8Riley AdamsC
  9. 9Alcides EscobarSS

The series

HOU wins series 2-1
Last meeting: Nationals 13, Astros 6 (May 14)

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Game info

Venue
Nationals Park, Washington, District of Columbia · Attendance 25,915
Officials
Angel Hernandez (Home Plate Umpire), James Hoye (First Base Umpire), Jeremy Riggs (Second Base Umpire), Alan Porter (Third Base Umpire)

Injuries, starters, headlines and game info from ESPN. Headlines open on ESPN.

Season seriesHOU wins series 2-1

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