Follow live: Gerrit Cole, Astros aim to win third straight vs. Nationals

Joe Ross has allowed the two-run homer to Yordan Alvarez through three innings, but the Astros have hit him hard: Five balls in play have been hit at 99 mph or harder — luckily, four of them resulted in outs. He’s up second this inning and will probably bat, but he’s been a little lucky the damage hasn’t been more severe so far.

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