Hunter Brown Debuts, Astros vs Nationals

0:00It's March 2nd. Here's your Washington Nationals news in 2 minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Houston Astros host the Washington Nationals today in Great Fruit Lee Play at Caxi Park of the Palm Beaches. It's a big day as star outfielder Jordan Alvarez makes his 2026 debut. Right-hander Hunter Brown takes the mound for his second spring start after tossing two scoreless innings in his first outing. The Astros sit at one win, six losses, and two ties, while the Nationals are five wins, three losses, and two ties. Brown had a breakout 2025 season, going 12 and 9 with a 2.43 earned run average over 31 starts. He struck out 206 batters in 185.1 innings, earning his first all-star nod and finishing third in American. League-Sai young voting. Among league starters, he ranked second in earned run average and quality starts. Fans are buzzing about Brown's potential as the Astros opening day starter this year,

1:00building on his dominance like a 28-innings scoreless. Striek and pitcher of the month honors in June. His low walk rate and 1.03 whip highlight why he's a cornerstone for Houston's rotation. The Astros and Nationals meet for the third of six spring games, with Houston zero and one-in-one so far against Washington. They'll face off again in the regular season July 6th through 8th in DC. Potential relievers today include Brian O'Brien, JP France, Hudson Leach, Steven Okert, Bennett Sousa, and Logan Vanway. This morning, the Astros reassigned infielder Edwin Diaz and catcher Will Bush to minor league camp, leaving 64 players in big league camp. First pitch is at 12.05 pm, Central Standard Time. Cast the audio on MLB.tv, or KBME 790 AM, and 94.5 FM HD2. A quick thank you to our sponsor of today's episode. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.