What happened: The Nationals secured a six-run victory over the visiting Astros in D.C. The result updates the series standing to 2-1 in favor of the home club.
Why it matters: The outcome lifts Washington's record to 48-46 on the season. The Houston Astros drop to 46-49, snapping a brief one-game winning streak.
By the numbers: Washington entered the contest averaging 5.4 runs scored and 5.3 allowed per game. Houston arrived producing 4.6 runs while yielding 5.0 per outing.
What to watch: Both clubs will advance to the next matchups on their regular-season schedules.