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MLB Game Preview · July 29, 2025

Washington Nationals at Houston Astros

Current matchup information, probable starters, batting orders, and qualified game notes.

FinalDaikin Park9:40 p.m.

Game at a glance

Washington Nationals visits Houston Astros at Daikin Park, with first pitch scheduled for 9:40 p.m.. Both batting orders are confirmed and listed below.

Batting orders

Washington Nationals

  1. 1CJ AbramsSS
  2. 2James WoodLF
  3. 3Luis García2B
  4. 4Josh BellDH
  5. 5Nathaniel Lowe1B
  6. 6Brady House3B
  7. 7Daylen LileRF
  8. 8Riley AdamsC
  9. 9Jacob YoungCF

Houston Astros

  1. 1Taylor TrammellLF
  2. 2Jose AltuveDH
  3. 3Christian Walker1B
  4. 4Cam SmithRF
  5. 5Jacob MeltonCF
  6. 6Yainer DiazC
  7. 7Mauricio Dubón3B
  8. 8Shay Whitcomb2B
  9. 9Zack ShortSS

Pitching matchup

Michael Soroka is lined up for Washington Nationals, opposite Jason Alexander for Houston Astros. The confirmed starters and batting orders shown here come from the latest official MLB game feed.

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