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Astros Vs. Nationals: Wednesday Game Preview, TV Info And More

The Houston Astros are already 1-5 in the month of August and looking for their first win of a four-game series against the Washington Nationals, who are surging atop the NL East. 30-year-old Armando Galarraga is looking for his first major league win with Houston since being called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City. So far the majors haven't been kind - Galarraga gave up six runs in 10 and 1/3 innings against the Pirates and Braves. Another call-up center fielder Brandon Barnes, went 0-for-3 in his debut Tuesday, subbing for the injured Jordan Schafer.

Date / Time: Wednesday, August 8, 7:05pm CT

Location: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas

TV: Fox Sports Houston

Radio: KTRH 740, KLAT 1010

Probable Starters: Gio Gonzalez (13-6) vs. Armando Galarraga (0-1)

Read more on the Astros at The Crawfish Boxes and SB Nation Houston. Head over toFederal Baseball and SB Nation DC for more on the Nationals. Baseball Nation is your source for news and analysis around Major League Baseball.

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