Spring Training Game Recap. Astros Swat Nats 3-1

After losing their first four Spring Training games, the Astros won their sixth straight today, taking the Nationals 3-1.

It’s Verlander time again.

Is it possible that after Tommy John surgery Justin Verlander’s best days are ahead of him at age 39? Verlander was impressive as the winning pitcher today, going four scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and a walk. He hasn’t allowed a run in three starts this Spring.

Verlander struck out five of the first six hitters he faced, finishing his stint with six Ks.

Jeremy Pena, yeah Correa’s replacement, led the offense with a two-run single in the second that was all the Astros pitching would need to secure the win. Pena is hitting .364 in…