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Washington Nationals 3, Houston Astros 2: final score and stats

Washington Nationals beat Houston Astros, Washington Nationals 3 to Houston Astros 2, on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach, Florida. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals.

MLBThursday, March 12, 2026

Washington Nationals11-4-33

Final

Houston Astros7-9-32

DateMar 12, 2026

Start time6:05 PM ET

VenueCACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach, Florida

TVMLB.TV

Attendance2,962

Line score

Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R
Washington Nationals	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	3
Houston Astros	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2

Top performers

Washington Nationals

Batting AverageBrady House · 2-4, R, K

Home RunsAndres Chaparro · 1-2, HR, RBI, R

Runs Batted InAndres Chaparro · 1-2, HR, RBI, R

MLB RatingAndres Chaparro · 1-2, HR, RBI, R

Houston Astros

Batting AverageYordan Alvarez · 3-3, 2B, R

Home RunsCarlos Correa · 2-3, HR, RBI, R

Runs Batted InCarlos Correa · 2-3, HR, RBI, R

MLB RatingCarlos Correa · 2-3, HR, RBI, R

Team comparison

Washington NationalsHouston Astros

Runs per game

-

3.0

Runs allowed per game

-

6.5

11-4-3Record7-9-3

4th in NL EastStanding1st in AL West

0-0Road record / home record0-2

Last 5LL

-StreakL2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Washington Nationals

Drew Millas C · Finger - Surgery

Out

Houston Astros

Carlos Correa SS · Ankle - Surgery

Out

Brandon Walter SP · Elbow - Surgery

Out

Joey Loperfido LF · Hip - Surgery

Out

Box score

Washington Nationals

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
CJ Abrams	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	2	0	.174	.321	.261
Angel Feliz	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.000	.000
Luis Garcia Jr.	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.133	.188	.333
Coy James	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.000	.000
Dylan Crews	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.105	.227	.105
Yeremi Cabrera	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.000	.000
Keibert Ruiz	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	0	.217	.333	.391
Riley Adams	1-1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	.200	.429	.300
Brady House	2-4	4	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	.440	.423	.960
Nasim Nunez	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	.190	.370	.286
Trey Lipscomb	1-1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	.350	.381	.500
Robert Hassell III	1-2	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.286	.318	.333
Team	8-33	33	3	8	2	1	3	13	0

Washington Nationals

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Jake Irvin	3.1	5	2	2	0	4	1	51---	2.16	51
Clayton Beeter	0.2	0	0	0	0	1	0	5---	0.00	5
Ken Waldichuk	2.2	2	0	0	0	6	0	41---	1.35	41
Jackson Rutledge	0.2	0	0	0	1	1	0	10---	1.69	10
PJ Poulin	0.2	0	0	0	0	1	0	4---	0.00	4
Griff McGarry	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	15---	1.93	15
Team	9.0	7	2	2	2	14	1	126-0		126

Houston Astros

Player	H-AB	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	#P	AVG	OBP	SLG
Zach Cole	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	.136	.310	.273
Chase Call	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.200	.429	.200
Carlos Correa	2-3	3	1	2	1	1	0	0	0	.333	.412	.533
Riley Unroe	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.286	.531	.286
Yordan Alvarez	3-3	3	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	.250	.294	.375
Collin Price	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.188	.278	.188
Yainer Diaz	1-3	3	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	.105	.190	.158
James Nelson	0-1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.231	.375	.462
Christian Walker	0-3	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.050	.174	.100
Jason Schiavone	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	.000	.333	.000
Alberto Hernandez	0-0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000
Cam Smith	1-3	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	.320	.414	.600
Team	7-33	33	2	7	2	1	2	14	0

Houston Astros

Player	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	PC-ST	ERA	PC
Mike Burrows	4.0	3	0	0	2	5	0	77---	0.00	77
Tom Cosgrove	1.0	2	1	1	0	1	1	16---	2.35	16
Bennett Sousa	1.0	0	0	0	1	1	0	17---	3.00	17
Bryan King	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	13---	10.13	13
Roddery Munoz	1.0	0	0	0	0	3	0	15---	2.84	15
Logan VanWey	1.0	3	2	1	0	1	0	20---	3.60	20
Team	9.0	8	3	2	3	13	1	158-0		158

Recent form

Houston AstrosLL

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Season series

WSH leads series 3-1-2

Mar 12, 2026WSH 3, HOU 2

Mar 8, 2026HOU 1, WSH 3

Mar 6, 2026WSH 1, HOU 7

Mar 2, 2026WSH 3, HOU 3

Team pages

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros?

Washington Nationals won, 3-2, on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

What was the final score of Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros?

Washington Nationals 3, Houston Astros 2.

Who were the top performers?

Washington Nationals: Brady House (2-4, R, K batting average). Houston Astros: Yordan Alvarez (3-3, 2B, R batting average).

Where is Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros played?

CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach, Florida.

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