Official Site of the Astros · Aug 23, 2017
Astros cool off after promising start vs. Nats
Josh Reddick hustles down the line to put pressure on the defense and leg out an RBI infield single in the bottom of the 3rdMatt Wieters gives the Nationals a 4-3 lead after smashing a two-run homer to right-center field in the top of the 4th inningThe Astros, who have been held to three runs or fewer in their past five games, began the day with a 12 1/2-game lead over the Angels for first place in the American League West, with the Halos still in action against the Rangers Tuesday night. The Nationals are 13 1/2 games up on the Marlins for first place in the National League East.