The lead
July 8, 2026 - Washington - Luis García Jr. earned 14 hitting FP, and the Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros 8-2 at Nationals Park, per the Associated Press recap on CBS Sports.
How the game turned
Washington jumped on Houston early and kept extending the lead at home. The Astros scored twice but never threatened a comeback.
Pitching and matchup notes
Nationals pitching limited the Astros to two runs while the offense piled up eight. AthX Engine graded Washington at 17 team FP.
Bats that changed the board
García Jr.'s 14 hitting FP paced the offense—the second-best hitting total on the Wednesday card behind Jo Adell.
AthX Engine fantasy angle
Home routs with a middle-infield spike reward the daily board. García Jr.'s 14 FP and the Nationals' 17 team FP register separately from dynamic pricing.
What comes next
The Nationals and Astros played again Thursday in Washington.
*Sources: MLB.com schedule, CBS Sports/AP recap, AthX Engine scoring. Information only; not financial advice.*
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