MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - SEPTEMBER 03: Alex Bregman #2 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on September 03, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Match Preview: Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals
The Houston Astros will face the Washington Nationals on 13th May 2022, in what will be the first game of their upcoming series.
The Astros had a slow start to their season, but they have regained their confidence back whereas the Nationals have struggled quite a lot throughout the season.
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 |
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 |
Juan Soto has been sensational throughout the season, and he will look to continue his good run of form against the Astros who have had their troubles at the start of the season.
The Astros are very likely to win this game, and they would want to win this game and go 1-0 up against the struggling Nationals.
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