The Houston Astros (4-7-3) are set to face the Washington Nationals (7-4-3) in Grapefruit League play, with RHP Hunter Brown making his third Spring start. Brown had an impressive 2025 season, finishing with a 12-9 record, a 2.43 ERA, and earning All-Star honors. Today’s potential relievers include Tom Cosgrove and J.P. France, while roster moves saw RHP Jason Alexander optioned and RHPs Sam Carlson and Alimber Santa reassigned. The game will take place on March 8 at 12:05 p.m. CST at CACTI Park, with no TV coverage but available on the HOU video livestream.
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