The Washington Nationals look to stop a five-game losing streak when they open a three-game series against the visiting Athletics on Tuesday.

Both the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday.

Yainer Diaz and Mauricio Dubón each had three hits, and the Houston Astros beat the Washington Nationals 7-4 on Tuesday night to stop a five-game slide.

The Astros' scoring output Tuesday matched what they mustered in being swept over four games by the Athletics last weekend.

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros take on the Washington Nationals after losing five games in a row. Houston is 33-24 at home ...

Jose Altuve tied a career high with four hits, highlighted by a three-run homer, to lead the Houston Astros to a 9-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.

The Houston Astros finish a seven-game homestand before the trade deadline against the Washington Nationals in a day game at ...

The Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals wrap up their 3-game series Sunday at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.

One name that has come up recently in connection with the Astros is Washington Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore. The 26-year-old ...

Yainer Diaz and Mauricio Dubon recorded three-hit games and Christian Walker delivered a timely two-run single in the bottom of the sixth inning as the Houston Astros rode a balanced offensive attack ...

After being swept at home by the Athletics, Houston opens its last series before the trade deadline against Washington.

Last series before the trade deadline. How many players on the teams to start the series will remain at the end?