Astros host the Nationals on 5-game home losing streak

Washington Nationals (43-62, fifth in the NL East) vs. Houston Astros (60-46, first in the AL West) Houston; Monday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Brad Lord (2-5, 3.39 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 57 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (11-4, 2.