Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals • Jul 7, 2026

In a tightly contested matchup, the Houston Astros rallied past the Washington Nationals with a strong performance from reliever Steven Okert, who threw 1.1 innings of scoreless ball, and late-game heroics including a homer from Jose Altuve, securing a 6-3 victory despite Andrew Alvarez struggling on the mound for the Nationals.