Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals: Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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Aug 7, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (22) walks to first base during sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports

Match Preview: Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals

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The Houston Astros will face the Washington Nationals on 14th May 2022, in what will be the second game of their ongoing series.

The Astros were able to win the first game of the series quite comprehensively, as they have continued to get better with every match, while the Nationals are still struggling, and they’ll need to find an answer quickly to save their season.

Astros currently have a record of 22-11.
Nationals currently have a record of 11-23.

Injury Report:

Astros:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Jeremy Pena	SS	Thu, May 12	Knee	Expected to be out until at least May 14
Aledmys Diaz	2B	Wed, May 11	Undisclosed	Probable for May 13
Lance McCullers	SP	Sun, May 8	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least Jun 15
Jake Meyers	CF	Sun, May 1	Shoulder	Expected to be out until at least May 25
Taylor Jones	1B	Wed, Apr 20	Back	Expected to be out until at least Jun 10

Source: CBS Sports

Nationals:

PLAYER	POSITION	UPDATED	INJURY	INJURY STATUS
Alcides Escobar	SS	Thu, May 12	Finger	Probable for May 13
Hunter Harvey	RP	Wed, May 11	Forearm	Expected to be out until at least May 26
Aaron Sanchez	SP	Wed, May 11	Hand	Expected to be out until at least May 16
Mason Thompson	RP	Tue, May 10	Biceps	Expected to be out until at least Jun 11
Stephen Strasburg	SP	Tue, May 10	Neck	Expected to be out until at least Jun 7
Sean Doolittle	RP	Sun, May 8	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jul 8
Anibal Sanchez	SP	Tue, May 3	Neck	Expected to be out until at least Jun 16
Ehire Adrianza	3B	Thu, Apr 21	Quadriceps	Expected to be out until at least Jun 7
Seth Romero	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Calf	Expected to be out until at least Jun 7
Will Harris	RP	Thu, Apr 7	Pectoral	Expected to be out until at least Jun 10
Carter Kieboom	3B	Mon, Mar 21	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jun 7
Joe Ross	SP	Wed, Mar 16	Elbow	Expected to be out until at least Jun 7

Source: CBS Sports

Player to watch out for in Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals

_{Aug 7, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto (22) walks to first base during sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports}

Juan Soto – Nationals

Juan Soto has been sensational throughout the season, and he will look to continue his good run of form to win the game for his team to level up the series against the Astros.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

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The Astros won the first game of the series, and they will be the favorites once again to win this game and go 2-0 up in the series, as the Nationals haven’t found an answer to their struggles yet.