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July 7, 2026 β’ Nationals Park, Washington
MLB PREVIEW β’ July 7, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Houston Astros (46-48) travels to play Washington Nationals (47-46) at Nationals Park, Washington.
Houston Astros
Visiting Side
Record
46-48
Washington Nationals
Home Side
Record
47-46
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HOU
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0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
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WAS
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1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
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Houston Astros
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35%
Washington Nationals
Projected Score
HOU 5.1
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WAS 4.7
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Houston Astros has a better road record than Washington Nationals's home record.
- Washington Nationals boasts a more productive batting lineup.
- Houston Astros has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.
Houston Astros
STAT
Washington Nationals
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Washington Nationals plays on familiar turf at Nationals Park, Washington.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Houston Astros Could Win
Houston Astros brings a Team ERA of 4.68 and Batting Average of .242 into the matchup.
Why Washington Nationals Could Win
Washington Nationals counters with a Team ERA of 4.72 and Batting Average of .248.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Houston Astros's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Nationals Park, Washington
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
20,424
Closing Odds
Line: WSH -115 | O/U: 9.5
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Tatsuya Imai
Home Starter
Andrew Alvarez
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
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Houston Astros (48.8%)
Washington Nationals (51.2%)
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