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Astros Sweep Nationals With 9-1 Win Backed by Altuve’s Four Hits and Gusto’s Six Strong

This victory extends Houston’s AL West lead with a roster in need of reinforcements before the trade deadline

Houston Astros Yainer Diaz (21) reacts after hitting a 3-run home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Cole Henry during the seventh inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Houston Astros Yainer Diaz (21) reacts after striking out during the fifth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Houston Astros Zack Short (38) hits a single during the second inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Houston Astros left fielder Cooper Hummel reacts after hitting a 2-run home run off Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore during the sixth inning of an MLB baseball game in Houston, Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Overview

  • Jose Altuve collected four hits and three RBIs, including a three-run homer that put Houston in front early
  • Rookie Ryan Gusto tied his season high by pitching six innings and allowing just one run to stabilize the rotation
  • Cooper Hummel’s two-run homer in the sixth inning chased Nationals starter MacKenzie Gore and widened the margin to 6-1
  • Yainer Díaz capped the scoring with a three-run shot in the sixth, turning the contest into a blowout and completing the series sweep
  • Houston improved to 62-47, stretching its AL West lead to four games while eyeing reinforcements ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline