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Yahoo
15 hours ago
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Phillies squander Sanchez's strong start on way to being swept by Astros
Phillies squander Sanchez's strong start on way to being swept by Astros originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia 81 games down. Halfway through the 2025 season. And Houston, we may have a problem. Advertisement Over the weekend, the Phillies put up two thrilling offensive performances against the Mets to take the top spot in the NL East. Four days, three games and 26.2 consecutive scoreless innings later … the Phillies are searching for any signs of life. A 2-1 loss to the Astros Thursday marks the third time the Phillies have been swept in the last month. Houston only needed five runs across three games to get the job done. Any momentum that was building through that Mets series has been squandered, and once again, this club is creating more questions than answers for themselves. This series has felt like daily déjà vu — lifeless offensive performances that tossed spectacular outings from starting pitching to the wayside. Advertisement First, you had a gem from Ranger Suarez, who allowed one run through 7.2 innings. Wednesday, we were spoiled with more dominance from Zack Wheeler, who also only allowed one run through 6 innings. Going three-for-three, the Phillies then wasted Cristopher Sanchez's outing. He went 6 innings, while allowing one run and striking out 11. A combined three earned runs from the starting pitching and no run support to show for it. Often mentioned are the ebbs and flows of baseball — but it's important to also acknowledge what the past few days have been — a rut. It took until the eighth inning to see a run cross the plate with some situational hitting. Bryson Stott worked a leadoff walk and made his way to third when Rafael Marchan singled. Brandon Marsh collected the lone RBI of the series with a sacrifice fly. Advertisement Stott was the only runner in scoring position the entire series. Next? Adding insult to injury. Orion Kerkering has been the most consistent bullpen arm the Phillies have had over the past six weeks. After fighting tooth and nail for that one run to tie the game, Kerkering gave up his first earned run since the first week of May.
Fox Sports
2 days ago
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- Fox Sports
Astros look to keep home win streak going, host the Phillies
Associated Press Philadelphia Phillies (47-33, first in the NL East) vs. Houston Astros (47-33, first in the AL West) Houston; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (6-2, 2.77 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 92 strikeouts); Astros: Hunter Brown (8-3, 1.88 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 109 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -156, Astros +131; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to keep their seven-game home win streak intact when they play the Philadelphia Phillies. Houston has a 47-33 record overall and a 29-13 record at home. The Astros have a 16-7 record in games decided by one run. Philadelphia is 47-33 overall and 21-19 in road games. The Phillies have the third-best team batting average in MLB play at .256. Thursday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Jeremy Pena has 18 doubles, a triple, 11 home runs and 40 RBIs for the Astros. Mauricio Dubon is 10 for 33 with three doubles, four home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games. Kyle Schwarber has nine doubles, a triple and 24 home runs for the Phillies. Trea Turner is 13 for 43 with two doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Astros: 7-3, .262 batting average, 3.20 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs Phillies: 6-4, .270 batting average, 3.31 ERA, outscored opponents by 12 runs INJURIES: Astros: Shawn Dubin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Pedro Leon: 60-Day IL (knee), Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Lance McCullers: 15-Day IL (foot), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder) Phillies: Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle), Bryce Harper: 10-Day IL (wrist) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Astros look to keep home win streak going, host the Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies (47-33, first in the NL East) vs. Houston Astros (47-33, first in the AL West) Houston; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (6-2, 2.77 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 92 strikeouts); Astros: Hunter Brown (8-3, 1.88 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 109 strikeouts) Advertisement BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -156, Astros +131; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to keep their seven-game home win streak intact when they play the Philadelphia Phillies. Houston has a 47-33 record overall and a 29-13 record at home. The Astros have a 16-7 record in games decided by one run. Philadelphia is 47-33 overall and 21-19 in road games. The Phillies have the third-best team batting average in MLB play at .256. Thursday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Jeremy Pena has 18 doubles, a triple, 11 home runs and 40 RBIs for the Astros. Mauricio Dubon is 10 for 33 with three doubles, four home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games. Advertisement Kyle Schwarber has nine doubles, a triple and 24 home runs for the Phillies. Trea Turner is 13 for 43 with two doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Astros: 7-3, .262 batting average, 3.20 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs Phillies: 6-4, .270 batting average, 3.31 ERA, outscored opponents by 12 runs INJURIES: Astros: Shawn Dubin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Pedro Leon: 60-Day IL (knee), Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Lance McCullers: 15-Day IL (foot), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder) Phillies: Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle), Bryce Harper: 10-Day IL (wrist) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Associated Press
2 days ago
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- Associated Press
Astros look to keep home win streak going, host the Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies (47-33, first in the NL East) vs. Houston Astros (47-33, first in the AL West) Houston; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (6-2, 2.77 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 92 strikeouts); Astros: Hunter Brown (8-3, 1.88 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 109 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -156, Astros +131; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to keep their seven-game home win streak intact when they play the Philadelphia Phillies. Houston has a 47-33 record overall and a 29-13 record at home. The Astros have a 16-7 record in games decided by one run. Philadelphia is 47-33 overall and 21-19 in road games. The Phillies have the third-best team batting average in MLB play at .256. Thursday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Jeremy Pena has 18 doubles, a triple, 11 home runs and 40 RBIs for the Astros. Mauricio Dubon is 10 for 33 with three doubles, four home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games. Kyle Schwarber has nine doubles, a triple and 24 home runs for the Phillies. Trea Turner is 13 for 43 with two doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Astros: 7-3, .262 batting average, 3.20 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs Phillies: 6-4, .270 batting average, 3.31 ERA, outscored opponents by 12 runs INJURIES: Astros: Shawn Dubin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Pedro Leon: 60-Day IL (knee), Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Lance McCullers: 15-Day IL (foot), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder) Phillies: Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle), Bryce Harper: 10-Day IL (wrist) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Astros look to keep home win streak going, host the Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies (47-33, first in the NL East) vs. Houston Astros (47-33, first in the AL West) Houston; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (6-2, 2.77 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 92 strikeouts); Astros: Hunter Brown (8-3, 1.88 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 109 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -156, Astros +131; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to keep their seven-game home win streak intact when they play the Philadelphia Phillies. Houston has a 47-33 record overall and a 29-13 record at home. The Astros have a 16-7 record in games decided by one run. Philadelphia is 47-33 overall and 21-19 in road games. The Phillies have the third-best team batting average in MLB play at .256. Thursday's game is the third time these teams meet this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Jeremy Pena has 18 doubles, a triple, 11 home runs and 40 RBIs for the Astros. Mauricio Dubon is 10 for 33 with three doubles, four home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games. Kyle Schwarber has nine doubles, a triple and 24 home runs for the Phillies. Trea Turner is 13 for 43 with two doubles and two home runs over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Astros: 7-3, .262 batting average, 3.20 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs Phillies: 6-4, .270 batting average, 3.31 ERA, outscored opponents by 12 runs INJURIES: Astros: Shawn Dubin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Pedro Leon: 60-Day IL (knee), Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Lance McCullers: 15-Day IL (foot), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Yordan Alvarez: 10-Day IL (hand), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder) Phillies: Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle), Bryce Harper: 10-Day IL (wrist) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
