Nationals @ Astros · Mar 6, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Fri, Mar 6, 2026

CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches Spring Training

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Cade Cavalli

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Mike Burrows

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Game StoriesCorrea back at short for Astros? How Peña's injury affects Opening Day outlook2 clips

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Correa back at short for Astros? How Peña's injury affects Opening Day outlook

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- A dejected Jeremy Peña strolled into the Astros’ clubhouse on Friday morning, sitting in a corner and talking quietly with Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve. A few other teammates came over to wish him the best, knowing Peña’s disappointment of not being able to play

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Cade Cavalli strikes out six00:00:52

Cade Cavalli struck out six batters and allowed just one hit and one run across four inning in his start against the Astros

Burrows, Espada on spring outing, baserunning00:01:55

Joe Espada and Mike Burrows discuss the right-hander's outing against the Nationals and the team's style of play

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