Apr 5, 2021; Anaheim, California, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) scores a run against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Match Preview: Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals
The Houston Astros will face the Washington Nationals on 15th May 2022, in what will be the third and final game of their ongoing series.
The Astros were able to win the first game of the series quite comprehensively, but the Nationals bounced back pretty well in the second game to level up the series. As a result, the upcoming third game will be the decider, and both teams will be up for it.
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 |
If the Astros want to win the series against the Nationals, then Jose Altuve who is quite arguably their best player will need to step up and dominate the game.
The Nationals tied up the series after winning the second game of the series quite comprehensively, but the Astros will be the favorite to come away with a win in this game and win the series.
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