The Astros took it to the Nationals Sunday afternoon, taking the decisive game 3 in overpowering fashion both on the mound and at the plate.
Justin Verlander went five innings, with 5 strikeouts and three walks in the early going. A season high 107 pitches led him to be lifted for Rafael Montero in the 6th, but he left the game without a run scored against him. Opponents are hitting .146 against Verlander this season.
The Astros offense made sure Verlander’s outing would not go down in vain as they pummeled the Nationals offensively.