Framber Valdez expressed frustration over the Houston Astros' defensive positioning during a key moment in their 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals. Valdez held the Nationals scoreless until the sixth inning, where a walk to Josh Bell led to Nathaniel Lowe's hit, which resulted in an unlikely double due to poor alignment. The Astros' outfield setup, with center fielder Jacob Melton shifted left, allowed Bell to score from first base despite being one of the slowest runners in the league. Valdez, known for his ground ball tendencies, felt that the play should have resulted in a single instead of a double. His remarks highlight the ongoing struggles of the Astros in a season marked by recent defeats and offensive woes, with the team now losing 12 of their last 17 games and managing just four hits in this match.