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Astros get strong bullpen support in 6-3 win over Nationals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 3:23 AM

Last updated Jul 8, 2026

Astros get strong bullpen support in 6-3 win over Nationals

Summary

The Houston Astros defeated the Washington Nationals 6-3 on July 7 at Nationals Park. Tatsuya Imai struggled on the mound for Houston, lasting just 3.2 innings due to a hand injury. The Astros' bullpen shined, with six relievers combining to hold the Nationals to one run after Imai's departure. Key hits came from Nick Allen and Christian Vazquez, helping Houston secure a lead. The Astros are set to start Spencer Arrighetti in the next game of the series, aiming for their seventh series win in eight matchups against Washington.

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By the Numbers

•Astros score four runs in the fourth inning to take the lead
•Tatsuya Imai allows two earned runs in 3.2 innings pitched
•Nick Allen and Christian Vazquez each drive in key runs
•Spencer Arrighetti is scheduled to pitch in the next game
•Nationals score one late run in the ninth inning

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3:23 AMYahoo Sports — Bottom of Order, Bullpen Carry Astros to 6-3 Victory Over Nationals

What they're saying

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The Houston Astros (46-48) didn’t get the start they hoped for from Tatsuya Imai, but they got a terrific performance from 6 relievers as they took the second game of this series 6-3 over the Washington Nationals (47-46) at Nationals Park. Imai only lasted 3.2 IP, impacted by a cut on the ring fighter of […]
— Yahoo Sports

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