The Washington Nationals defeat the Houston Astros 8-2 on Wednesday night, with CJ Abrams and Luis García Jr. each hitting their 20th home runs of the season. Foster Griffin earns the win for Washington, pitching seven innings and allowing one run. The Nationals score enough to take an 8-2 decision and secure their series position versus Houston. The victory is part of a stretch in which Washington takes two of three games from the Astros, moving to two games over .500. Griffin’s record and performance stand out for the franchise as well: his 10th win ties to a team milestone for rookies, representing the most wins by a Nationals rookie since the franchise relocated from Montreal before the 2005 season. Across the sources, the game’s key points are the Nationals’ offensive production, highlighted by both sluggers reaching the 20-homer mark, and Griffin’s strong run-prevention, as he limits Houston to a single run while keeping the Astros from mounting a late comeback.