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Rendon, Zimmerman combine for 4 hits, 5 RBIs in Nationals' 6-5 win over Astros

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Washington Nationals' Jayson Werth (28) celebrates with his teammates including starting pitcher Tanner Roark, left, during the third inning of an interleague baseball game against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park Tuesday, June 17, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (The Associated Press)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Tanner Roark throws during the fourth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Houston Astros at Nationals Park Tuesday, June 17, 2014, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (The Associated Press)

Anthony Rendon doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the Washington Nationals opened a six-game homestand with a 6-5 victory over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Ryan Zimmerman added two doubles and two RBIs as Washington snapped a four-game losing streak.

Tanner Roark (6-4) pitched five innings in winning his third straight start. Rafael Soriano worked the ninth for his 14th save.

Houston's Jose Altuve returned to the lineup, going 4 for 5 with two doubles and two RBIs. He was limited to one pinch-hitting appearance in the last three games after being hit on the right hand by a pitch.

Dallas Keuchel (8-4) came in 6-1 with a 1.33 ERA over his last seven starts, but struggled with his command.