NEWSLETTER
The Houston Astros (7-14), who will give the ball to Ronel Blanco, visit the Washington Nationals (8-11) with Trevor Williams on the hill, Saturday at 4:05 PM ET.
Find out how to watch the Houston-Washington matchup below.
When is Astros vs. Nationals and when does it start?
Where to watch Astros vs. Nationals
The Astros and Nationals will take to the field at Nationals Park for this matchup on April 20, and if you would like to see the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on SCHN.
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Astros vs. Nationals Game Preview
Yesterday, the Astros claimed a 5-3 win over the Nationals, with Justin Verlander (6.0 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 4 K) earning the win for the Astros. Kyle Tucker finished 2-for-3 with a double to lead the offensive attack. MacKenzie Gore (4.0 IP, 3 R, 7 H, 4 K) picked up the loss for the Nationals.
Astros Stats, Odds & Insights
The Astros have put together a 5-11 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 31.2% of those games).
Houston averages 1.1 home runs per game to rank sixth in MLB action with 24 total home runs.
The Astros’ .430 slugging percentage is fourth-best in baseball.
Houston’s 5.13 team ERA ranks 29th across all MLB pitching staffs.
The Astros average MLB’s third-highest WHIP (1.484).
Nationals Stats, Odds & Insights
This season, the Nationals have won seven out of the 17 games, or 41.2%, in which they’ve been the underdog.
Washington’s 18 home runs rank 19th in Major League Baseball.
The Nationals rank 17th in the majors with a .379 team slugging percentage.
Washington pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.44 ERA this year, which ranks 22nd in MLB.
The Nationals have a combined 1.467 WHIP as a pitching staff, fourth-highest in MLB.
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Astros Starter Recent Performance: Ronel Blanco
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Rangers | Apr. 13 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| at Rangers | Apr. 7 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| vs. Blue Jays | Apr. 1 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 |
Nationals Starter Recent Performance: Trevor Williams
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Athletics | Apr. 14 | 5.1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| at Giants | Apr. 8 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| vs. Pirates | Apr. 3 | 5.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
Astros Key Players to Watch
Blanco (2-0 with a 0.86 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 21 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Astros, his fourth of the season.
The right-hander’s most recent time out was on Saturday against the Texas Rangers, when he threw six innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing five hits.
In three games this season, the 30-year-old has put up a 0.86 ERA and 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of only .090 to opposing batters.
Tucker leads Houston in home runs with five and runs batted in with 15.
Jose Altuve is batting .376 this season with five home runs and seven RBI.
Yordan Alvarez leads Houston in home runs with five. He’s driven in 13 runs and is slugging .494.
Nationals Key Players to Watch
Williams (2-0) will take to the mound for the Nationals and make his fourth start of the season.
The right-hander gave up three earned runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched on Sunday in his last outing, a matchup with the Oakland Athletics.
The 31-year-old has an ERA of 3.45 and 8 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .214 in three games this season.
C.J. Abrams paces the Nationals in home runs (five) and runs batted in (11).
Jesse Winker is batting .345 to lead his team.
Luis Garcia is hitting .296 with seven doubles, a home run and three walks.
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