How to Watch Astros vs. Nationals: Streaming Live and on TV - April 19
The Houston Astros (6-14) visit the Washington Nationals (8-10) on Friday after a streak of three losses. First pitch is at 6:45 PM ET.
Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Houston play Washington live.
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Astros vs. Nationals Game Info
- Date: Friday, April 19, 2024
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- TV: MASN
- Location: Washington D.C.
- Venue: Nationals Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
Starting Pitching Matchup: Justin Verlander vs. MacKenzie Gore
Justin Verlander Stats & Insights
- Justin Verlander will make his first start of the season for the Astros.
- The last time the 41-year-old pitched was on Friday, Oct. 20 against the Texas Rangers. The righty threw 5 2/3 innings as the starter in that matchup.
- He finished last season with a 3.22 ERA and a 1.133 WHIP in 27 games, finishing with a 13-8 record.
MacKenzie Gore Stats & Insights
- MacKenzie Gore (2-0 with a 2.81 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Nationals, his fourth of the season.
- In his last appearance on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics, the left-hander threw five scoreless innings while surrendering four hits.
- The 25-year-old has put up an ERA of 2.81, with 12.9 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season. Opponents are batting .246 against him.
- Gore will aim to go five or more innings for his fourth straight start. He's averaging 5.3 innings per outing.
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Astros Leading Hitters
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Altuve | 20 | .388 | .462 | .675 | 5 | 7 | 31 |
| Kyle Tucker | 20 | .260 | .374 | .519 | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| Yordan Alvarez | 20 | .289 | .386 | .526 | 5 | 13 | 22 |
| Jeremy Pena | 20 | .329 | .361 | .456 | 2 | 8 | 26 |
| Yainer Diaz | 19 | .297 | .346 | .446 | 3 | 8 | 22 |
Nationals Leading Hitters
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Abrams | 15 | .295 | .358 | .656 | 5 | 11 | 18 |
| Jesse Winker | 16 | .364 | .485 | .582 | 2 | 5 | 20 |
| Lane Thomas | 18 | .192 | .250 | .274 | 2 | 10 | 14 |
| Luis Garcia | 16 | .294 | .321 | .490 | 1 | 8 | 15 |
| Ildemaro Vargas | 9 | .286 | .394 | .393 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
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Astros vs. Nationals Injuries
Houston's Injuries
Jose Urquidy: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Justin Verlander: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Framber Valdez: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Luis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Oliver Ortega: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Lance McCullers Jr.: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Penn Murfee: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kendall Graveman: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bennett Sousa: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Washington's Injuries
Keibert Ruiz: 10 Day IL (Illness), Stone Garrett: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Victor Robles: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Josiah Gray: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Mason Thompson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cade Cavalli: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jose Ferrer: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Astros Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Astros Starter | Opponent Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2024 | Rangers | W 9-2 | Home | Ronel Blanco | Andrew Heaney |
| 4/14/2024 | Rangers | W 8-5 | Home | Cristian Javier | Nathan Eovaldi |
| 4/15/2024 | Braves | L 6-1 | Home | Spencer Arrighetti | Darius Vines |
| 4/16/2024 | Braves | L 6-2 | Home | Hunter Brown | Reynaldo López |
| 4/17/2024 | Braves | L 5-4 | Home | J.P. France | Max Fried |
| 4/19/2024 | Nationals | - | Away | Justin Verlander | MacKenzie Gore |
| 4/20/2024 | Nationals | - | Away | Ronel Blanco | Trevor Williams |
| 4/21/2024 | Nationals | - | Away | Cristian Javier | Mitchell Parker |
| 4/23/2024 | Cubs | - | Away | Hunter Brown | Jordan Wicks |
| 4/24/2024 | Cubs | - | Away | J.P. France | Jameson Taillon |
| 4/25/2024 | Cubs | - | Away | Justin Verlander | Shota Imanaga |
Nationals Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Nationals Starter | Opponent Starter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2024 | Athletics | W 3-1 | Away | MacKenzie Gore | Joseph Boyle |
| 4/14/2024 | Athletics | L 7-6 | Away | Trevor Williams | Alex Wood |
| 4/15/2024 | Dodgers | W 6-4 | Away | Mitchell Parker | Tyler Glasnow |
| 4/16/2024 | Dodgers | L 6-2 | Away | Patrick Corbin | Kyle Hurt |
| 4/17/2024 | Dodgers | W 2-0 | Away | Jake Irvin | Landon Knack |
| 4/19/2024 | Astros | - | Home | MacKenzie Gore | Justin Verlander |
| 4/20/2024 | Astros | - | Home | Trevor Williams | Ronel Blanco |
| 4/21/2024 | Astros | - | Home | Mitchell Parker | Cristian Javier |
| 4/23/2024 | Dodgers | - | Home | Patrick Corbin | Tyler Glasnow |
| 4/24/2024 | Dodgers | - | Home | Jake Irvin | Ryan Yarbrough |
| 4/25/2024 | Dodgers | - | Home | MacKenzie Gore | Yoshinobu Yamamoto |
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