On July 30, 2025, the Houston Astros overwhelmed the Washington Nationals 9-1 at Daikin Park, securing a decisive victory in their series finale. The Nationals vs Astros matchup showcased Houston’s offensive prowess, with Jose Altuve tying a career-high four hits, including a three-run homer, while Yainer Diaz and Cooper Hummel also homered. The game, attended by 31,357 fans, highlighted Washington’s struggles as they fell to 44-64, last in the NL East, while Houston improved to 62-47, maintaining their AL West lead.

The Nationals vs Astros game began with Houston taking an early lead in the first inning when Cam Smith’s sacrifice fly scored Altuve. Washington responded in the second, tying the game at 1-1 with Daylen Lile’s sacrifice fly that scored Josh Bell. However, the Astros seized control in the bottom of the second when Altuve’s three-run homer off MacKenzie Gore put Houston ahead 4-1. The Nationals’ offense faltered, managing only five hits and leaving seven runners on base.

Houston’s dominance continued in the sixth inning of the Nationals vs Astros contest. Hummel’s two-run homer off Gore and Diaz’s three-run shot off Tommy Henry extended the lead to 9-1. Gore, who took the loss and fell to 4-11, allowed eight hits and six runs in 5.1 innings. Houston’s rookie starter Ryan Gusto earned the win, improving to 7-4, by limiting Washington to one run on four hits over six innings. Relievers Hector Neris, Steven Okert, and Luis Contreras closed out the game, allowing no further runs.

The Nationals vs Astros game saw Washington’s defense struggle, with errors by Paul DeJong and Drew Millas contributing to Houston’s scoring opportunities. Interim Nationals manager Miguel Cairo was ejected in the sixth inning after disputing a call with umpire Ryan Additon. Houston’s Altuve went 4-for-4, scoring three times, while Diaz added two hits and three RBIs. For Washington, Josh Bell had two hits, but the team went 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position, underscoring their offensive woes.

The Nationals vs Astros series concluded with Houston winning two of three games, following a 7-4 victory on July 29 and a 2-1 loss on July 28. Both teams were off on July 31 before Washington hosts Milwaukee and Houston travels to Boston. For more details on the Nationals vs Astros game, visit www.mlb.com.

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