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Astros Face Nationals in Pivotal Series Opener
7 Jul
Summary
- Nationals and Astros begin a three-game series Monday.
- Key players like James Wood and Yordan Alvarez are performing.
- Both teams have several players on the injured list.
The Washington Nationals and Houston Astros are set to begin a three-game series at Nationals Park on Monday at 6:45 p.m. ET. Miles Mikolas (2-7, 5.44 ERA) is scheduled to start for the Nationals, who currently stand at 46-45 and are fourth in the NL East standings.
Opposing him will be Mike Burrows (4-8, 5.58 ERA) for the Astros, who hold a 45-47 record and are third in the AL West. Both teams have several players listed on their injury reports, which could impact their lineups for this crucial series.
Notable performances are expected from players like Washington's James Wood, who ranks 7th in MLB with 23 home runs this season, and Houston's Yordan Alvarez, who leads MLB with 29 home runs and 67 RBIs. C.J. Abrams and Christian Walker also contribute significantly to their respective teams' offensive efforts.
