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Astros End Five-Game Skid with Balanced 7-4 Win Over Nationals

Hits from seven different starters produced Houston’s first multi-run outing in eight days, reinforcing the club’s momentum ahead of the trade deadline.

Houston Astros right fielder Cam Smith (11) hits the outfield wall as fans reach for Washington National Luis García Jr.’s  two-run home run during the third inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Houston Astros Zack Short (38) reacts after striking out against Washington Nationals relief pitcher Cole Henry to end the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Houston Astros pinch hitter Cooper Hummel (16) hits after an RBI single off Washington Nationals relief pitcher Andry Lara during the fifth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Houston Astros Christian Walker (8) hits a 2-RBI single during the seventh inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Overview

  • Tuesday’s 7-4 victory snapped the Astros’ season-long, five-game losing streak.
  • Seven different Houston starters recorded hits, five scored runs and six drove in RBIs in a 13-hit attack.
  • Houston’s offense produced its first multi-run output since the skid began, after scoring three or fewer runs in 10 of its previous 17 games.
  • Jason Alexander delivered 4⅔ innings of two-run ball, and relievers Bennett Sousa and Josh Hader combined for five scoreless innings.
  • With the trade deadline looming, the Astros will look to maintain revived run support as they await potential roster reinforcements.