Jose Altuve ties a career high with four hits, including a three-run homer, leading the Houston Astros to a 9-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.

The Houston Astros' offense had its second good game in a row and Jose Altuve had his 41st four-hit game to beat Washington before trade deadline.

One name that has come up recently in connection with the Astros is Washington Nationals ace MacKenzie Gore. The 26-year-old is in the midst of a career-year, pitching to a 3.52 ERA in 21 starts, and being named to his first career All-Star appearance.