Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros • Mar 12, 2026

In a thrilling matchup, the Washington Nationals edged out the Houston Astros 3-2, with Jake Irvin struggling through 3.1 innings while Mike Burrows delivered a strong 4-inning outing; the game turned in the 9th inning when Trey Lipscomb's clutch single tied the game, setting the stage for a dramatic win after PJ Poulin's stellar relief performance and Griff McGarry securing the save.