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Washington Nationals' Jordan Zimmermann is likely to be on a strict innings limit this season due to his injury history, and while he has altered his approach somewhat, he isn’t concerned about getting shut down early. He underwent reconstructive elbow surgery himself in 2009, has thrived in his first full season back. He ranks fifth in the NL in ERA and has been at his best since the beginning of June, going 4-1 with a 1.32 ERA over his last eight starts. Washington Nationals have been without their most promising pitcher after losing phenom Stephen Strasburg to Tommy John surgery last season, but they seem to have another young ace in the making.
Houston Astros now turn to J.A. Happ, who’s been tagged with a career-high seven consecutive losing decisions over his last 10 starts. He walked a career-worst seven and gave up at least five runs for the fourth consecutive outing in a 5-0 defeat at Florida on July 7. Happ was hoping the extended time off during the All-Star break might help him regroup. Houston Astros went 1 for 12 with runners in scoring position while falling 5-2 in Monday’s series opener. Watch Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros Game Live TV Channel MASN2 and FSH.