Erik Bedard returns to mound and strikes out 3 in 1 inning of Astros' 9-7 loss to Nationals
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Erik Bedard made his first appearance in two weeks because of a strained glut muscle and stuck out three in one inning Wednesday for the Houston Astros in a 9-7 loss to a Washington Nationals split squad.
Anthony Rendon had four hits, including a two-run homer in the eighth inning for Washington. Rendon's fourth long ball of spring training came off left-hander Dallas Keuchel.
Justin Maxwell's RBI triple highlighted a four-run first inning for the Astros against Washington starter Ross Ohlendorf, who gave up four runs and five hits in three innings.
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Houston starter Jordan Lyles gave up three runs on six hits in three innings.
Jose Altuve had three hits for the Astros and Brandon Laird hit his third home run.