Washington Nationals routs Houston Astros 8-2
Game Summary
Washington Nationals topped Houston Astros 8-2. A comfortable 6-run margin reflected Washington Nationals's steady command of the game.
The turning point came in the bottom of the 4th. Washington Nationals pushed across 3 runs to seize control of the game.
Key Players
Brice Matthews led Houston Astros's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 RBI. Houston Astros reliever Alimber Santa threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Luis García Jr. led Washington Nationals's offense, going 3-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI. Washington Nationals reliever Justin Lawrence threw 1.0 IP, 0 ER, 0 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Houston Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti: 4.0 IP, 7 H, 8 ER, 2 K, 6 BB (94 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. 2 HR allowed is a troubling rate of long-ball damage. The bullpen (3 pitchers) was scoreless over 4.0 IP with 1 K — a flawless relief effort.
Washington Nationals starter Foster Griffin: 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 9 K, 0 BB (99 pitches). Quality start. K/IP of 1.29 reflects dominant strikeout stuff. The bullpen (2 pitchers) was scoreless over 2.0 IP with 1 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Houston Astros: 8 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.235). 3 extra-base hits (0 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Isaac Paredes (2-for-4), Zach Dezenzo (2-for-3).
Washington Nationals: 9 H, 8 RBI (team AVG 0.290). 4 extra-base hits (2 HR) — impressive power display. Drew 10 walks, boosting on-base production.
Multi-hit games: Luis García Jr. (3-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI), Daylen Lile (2-for-5).