Nationals @ Astros · Mar 2, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Mon, Mar 2, 2026

CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches Spring Training

Washington Nationals Nationals 3

Final

DAY game

3 Houston Astros Astros

Away starter

Josiah Gray

Home starter

Hunter Brown

Game state Final: Tied

Game StoriesAfter almost 2 years, Josiah Gray is back -- and battling for a spot in Nats' OD rotation4 clips

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After almost 2 years, Josiah Gray is back -- and battling for a spot in Nats' OD rotation

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – The words weren’t coming easily for Josiah Gray on Monday. Given his 23-month layoff following Tommy John surgery, who could blame him? Gray made his first start of the spring Monday, taking a Major League mound for the first time since April 4, 2024. He

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Brady House's RBI double00:00:16

Brady House lines an RBI double to left field in the top of the 5th inning

Keibert Ruiz's solo home run00:00:23

Keibert Ruiz gives the Nationals a 2-1 lead with a solo home run in the top of the 4th inning

James Nelson's game-tying single00:00:21

James Nelson ties the score at 3-3 with an RBI single in the bottom of the 8th inning

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Nationals @ Astros · 3–3

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