Astros first. Taylor Trammell pops out to second base to CJ Abrams. Jose Altuve flies out to deep right field to Daylen Lile. Christian Walker hit by pitch. Cam Smith doubles to right ...

So far, the Washington Nationals have kept their powder dry in the lead-up to the MLB trade deadline, but one insider believes that will change.

The Astros' scoring output Tuesday matched what they mustered in being swept over four games by the Athletics last weekend.