It’s the Houston Astros versus the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 6, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
- TV Channels: MLB Network®
- Streaming: Houston Astros – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals on July 6, 2026
You can watch the Washington Nationals take on the Houston Astros live on DIRECTV on Houston Astros – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV and MLB Network® on July 6, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
Houston Astros (45-47) at Washington Nationals (46-45) — Game Preview
The Astros head into Nationals Park sitting at 45-47, 2.5 games behind in the AL West, while the Nationals sit at 46-45 and 7.5 games behind in the NL East. Houston’s lineup is anchored by a .241 team average against Washington’s .249, though the Nationals have out-homered the Astros 125 to 122 this season. Yordan Alvarez leads the way for Houston, hitting .320 with 29 home runs and 67 RBIs as the club’s primary middle-of-the-order threat, and Christian Walker has chipped in 20 home runs and 57 RBIs of his own at first base.
Washington counters with Luis Garcia Jr., who is hitting .282 with 64 RBIs, while James Wood has provided pop in right field with 23 home runs and 56 RBIs. The Astros arrive shorthanded with Jeremy Pena, Carlos Correa and Lance McCullers Jr. among those unavailable, while the Nationals are dealing with their own list of day-to-day and injured-list absences. Both clubs remain in the mix in their respective division races, and every game carries added weight.
National TV
MLB Network®
Streaming
Houston Astros – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals Game Today?
The Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals game starts at 6:45 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals?
You can watch Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals on Houston Astros – MLB.TV, Washington Nationals – MLB.TV, MLB Network® and MLB Extra Innings®.
Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
Houston Astros fans can catch the Space City Home Network (Channel 674), while Washington Nationals fans can find the game on MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641).
Players to Watch: Houston Astros vs. Washington Nationals
Houston Astros
Yordan Alvarez — DH. Alvarez is hitting .320 with 29 home runs and 67 RBIs as the Astros’ primary power threat in the middle of the order. His .429 on-base percentage and .637 slugging mark give Houston a legitimate middle-of-the-lineup anchor regardless of who else is in the batting order.
Christian Walker — 1B. The first baseman has driven in 57 runs to go with 20 home runs, giving the Astros a second source of thump behind Alvarez. His .470 slugging percentage trails only Alvarez’s mark among Houston’s regulars.
Washington Nationals
Luis Garcia Jr. — 1B. Garcia is hitting .282 with 64 RBIs, making him the Nationals’ most consistent contact bat in the lineup. His .561 slugging percentage shows he’s doing more than just making contact at the plate.
James Wood — RF. Wood has provided the power dimension for Washington, launching 23 home runs and driving in 56 runs from the outfield corner. He’s hitting .266 on the season, giving the Nationals a middle-of-the-order bat who can change a game with one swing.
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