Prediction markets put the probability at 46%: Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals. Currently, markets are divided (46% YES, 54% NO). Houston Astros @ Washington Nationals.
The Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals series opened at Nationals Park on Monday, July 6, 2026, with a high-scoring result. The Nationals overcame an early five-run deficit to hold off the Astros 12-11, powered by a James Wood grand slam in the fifth inning. CJ Abrams and Curtis Mead each homered and drove in three runs in three-hit games, with Mead's leadoff home run in the fifth putting Washington ahead for good. Houston had built a 6-1 lead by the third inning before starter Mike Burrows faltered, as the Nationals totaled 13 hits and three home runs. [ESPN, Jul 7]
Houston rebounded in the second game on Tuesday, July 7, defeating Washington 6-3. Jose Altuve homered and Nick Allen drove in a season-high three runs to lead the Astros. James Wood hit his 25th home run for Washington, but the Nationals stranded 11 runners and went 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position, dropping their third loss in four games. The split matters for two clubs sitting outside contention: Houston entered the Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals series at 45-47, third in the AL West, while Washington stood 46-45, fourth in the NL East, and a notably weak 18-27 at home. [ESPN, Jul 8]
The series finale closes out the Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals three-game set in Washington. Pitching remains the storyline for both sides after two offense-heavy games: Astros starter Mike Burrows (4-9, 5.58 ERA) struggled in the opener, while Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas carried a 2-7 record and 5.44 ERA into the series. Sportsbooks opened the opener with Washington favored at -130 and Houston at +106, with an over/under of 10 runs — a line the teams cleared in the 12-11 opener. Houston has shown resilience away from home, posting a 20-5 record when not allowing a home run, a factor that could prove decisive in the rubber match as both clubs seek momentum before the season's second half. [FOX Sports, Jul 6]
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