The Houston Astros lineup today has been released ahead of their Grapefruit League matchup against the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach.
Game Details
Date: Sunday, March 8, 2026
First pitch: 12:05 p.m. CT
Location: CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches (West Palm Beach, Florida)
Astros starting pitcher: Hunter Brown (RHP)
How to Tune In
Radio: KBME 790 AM / 94.5 FM HD-2
Astros Starting Lineup
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Brice Matthews (R) CF
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Jose Altuve (R) 2B
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Yordan Alvarez (L) LF
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Yainer Diaz (R) C
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Christian Walker (R) 1B
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Cam Smith (R) RF
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Lucas Spence (L) DH
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Riley Unroe (S) SS
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Jax Biggers (L) 3B
SP: Hunter Brown (RHP)
Nationals Starting Lineup
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Nasim Nuñez (S) SS
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Robert Hassell III (L) CF
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Keibert Ruiz (S) C
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Andrés Chaparro (R) 1B
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Drew Millas (S) DH
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José Tena (L) 2B
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Joey Wiemer (R) RF
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Yohandy Morales (R) 3B
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Christian Franklin (R) LF
SP: Andrew Alvarez (LHP)
Notes
Right-hander Hunter Brown gets the start for Houston as the Astros continue Grapefruit League play against Washington. The lineup includes several regulars expected to factor heavily into Houston’s 2026 plans, including Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Yainer Diaz, and Christian Walker. Washington counters with left-hander Andrew Alvarez and a lineup featuring catcher Keibert Ruiz and former Brewers outfielder Joey Wiemer.