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Riley Adams hits a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning, lifting the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros

All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña, who’s been out since he fractured a rib June 27, went 0-for-2 with two runs scored, two strikeouts, a walk and a hit by pitch in his first Minor League rehab start Tuesday night in Triple-A Sugar Land’s 8-5 loss to Tacoma.

One name that has come up recently in connection with the Astros is Washington Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore. The 26-year-old is in the midst of a career-year, pitching to a 3.52 ERA in 21 starts, and being named to his first career All-Star appearance.

Framber Valdez wasn’t happy that right fielder Taylor Trammell was shifted halfway to center field instead of in right field on the play.

Framber Valdez said "it doesn't make sense" that the Astros had their right fielder shaded so far toward center field with a left-hander batting against him.