Nationals @ Astros · Mar 12, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Thu, Mar 12, 2026

CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches Spring Training

Washington Nationals Nationals 3

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2 Houston Astros Astros

Away starter

Jake Irvin

Home starter

Mike Burrows

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Game Stories'A phenomenal teammate': Nats reflect on Espino's 20-year pro career4 clips

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'A phenomenal teammate': Nats reflect on Espino's 20-year pro career

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – From 2020-23, Paolo Espino eagerly said “yes” to taking the ball in various roles for the Nationals. Starter, long reliever, a one-inning stint, he did it all when needed. Espino’s four-season stint in Washington, D.C, was only a fraction of his 20-year career in professional

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Andrés Chaparro's solo homer00:00:22

Andrés Chaparro hits a solo home run to left-center field to put the Nationals on the board at the top of the 5th inning

Brady House scores on an error in the 9th00:00:16

Brady House scores on an error in the 9th inning, giving the Nationals a 3-2 lead over the Astros

Trey Lipscomb RBI single00:00:14

Trey Lipscomb singles to right field while Riley Adams scores the game-tying run

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Nationals @ Astros · 3–2

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