Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals - News - May 14, 2022

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Chas McCormick - Productive in blowout winMcCormick went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, two runs, a stolen base, a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's 8-0 win over the Nationals.

ImpactMcCormick had gone just 1-for-17 with two RBI and six strikeouts over his five games prior to Sunday's matchup, but he gave the Astros some insurance against Washington with his third home run of the year. Over his last 15 games, the 27-year-old has hit .196 with three homers, 11 runs, eight RBI and a steal.

MAY 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Patrick Corbin - Charged with sixth lossCorbin (0-6) allowed five runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five in six innings to take the loss Sunday against the Astros.

ImpactCorbin held the Mets scoreless in five innings during his last outing and held the Astros without a run over the first four frames in Sunday's matchup. However, he gave up three homers over the next three innings and took his sixth loss in eight starts this season. The 32-year-old now has a 6.28 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 38.2 innings to begin the year. Corbin tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Milwaukee on Saturday.

MAY 16, 2022•ROTOWIRE

For Corbin, 2019 form could be within reachWASHINGTON -- A theme with Patrick Corbin’s pitching has been “getting back to 2019 form.” It was during that season he went 14-7 with a 3.2...

MAY 15, 2022•MLB.COM

Justin Verlander - Tosses five scoreless inningsVerlander (5-1) allowed two hits and three walks while striking out five in five scoreless innings to earn the win over the Nationals on Sunday.

ImpactVerlander fell short of posting a quality start Sunday after accomplishing the feat in his last five outings, but he threw 107 pitches over five innings Sunday, marking his highest pitch count since Sept. 1, 2019. The right-hander's velocity has also been improving following his Tommy John surgery, and his fastball topped out at 98.3 mph in the first inning Sunday. Verlander is tied for the league lead with five wins to begin the season, and he'll attempt to continue his success when he tentatively lines up to start at home against the Rangers on Saturday.

MAY 15, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Long balls ruin Patrick Corbin's day as Nationals fall flat vs. AstrosHouston slugged three home runs against Patrick Corbin to take the series with an 8-0 victory.

MAY 15, 2022•WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Ageless Verlander brings the heat vs. NatsWASHINGTON -- Astros pitcher Justin Verlander reared back and let fly a 98.3 mph fastball in the first inning Sunday, which reminded him he...

MAY 15, 2022•MLB.COM

Gurriel stays hot, Verlander solid, Astros blank Nats 8-0

Yuli Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a homer, Justin Verlander pitched five scoreless innings and the Houston Astros beat the Washington Nationals 8-0

MAY 15, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Gurriel stays hot, Verlander solid, Astros blank Nats 8-0