Nationals Poised to Shake Up Series: Can They Shock the Astros and Seize Victory?

The Astros finally snapped their losing streak. They had lost five games in a row before last night, and the division lead was shrinking. This wasn’t a team that was going to pack it in after a five-game losing streak anyway, but it has to feel good about them getting back in the win column last night. Now they look to win the series against the Nationals. This is a team that finds ways to win and replace anyone who ends up leaving. They have a fairly balanced lineup and team, and their pitching is pretty strong overall both from the bullpen and rotation. They are relying on some fairly inexperienced guys like yesterday’s Jason Alexander, and today’s Ryan Gusto. Gusto has gone 6-4 for the season with a 5.18 ERA, and a 1.48 WHIP. He has been worse at home, with an ERA a full run higher than his overall ERA. A lot of that comes from his eight runs that he allowed in his most recent start against the A’s at home. He has no history against the Nationals. 

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