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Yahoo
13 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.
Reuters
3 days ago
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- Reuters
Cooper Hummel's HR breaks up pitching duel, Astros edge Phillies
June 25 - Cooper Hummel slugged an opposite-field home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the host Houston Astros claimed a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the opener of a three-game interleague series on Tuesday. Hummel ruined the shutout bid of Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez (6-2) with his second home run this season. He drilled a 3-2 cutter 390 feet into the home bullpen in right-center field to break the scoreless tie. Astros closer Josh Hader recorded his 20th save in the ninth. Astros reliever Bryan Abreu (2-3) earned the win with a perfect eighth. Suarez was exceptional. He needed only 27 pitches to complete one trip through the Houston lineup and didn't allow a baserunner until he issued a one-out walk to Isaac Paredes in the fourth. Suarez followed by snagging a soft liner from Jose Altuve before doubling Paredes off first. The Astros fashioned a serious threat in the sixth when Yainer Diaz and Hummel opened that frame with back-to-back hits. Suarez responded by inducing Mauricio Dubon to roll into a double play, and he stranded runners on the corners with a called third strike against Paredes. Suarez stranded another runner in the seventh and returned for the eighth with 91 pitches on his ledger. His 99th pitch of the game was his undoing. Suarez allowed one run on four hits and two walks with seven strikeouts over 7 2/3 innings. Astros left-hander Framber Valdez matched zeroes with Suarez before departing after the seventh. Valdez worked around two baserunners in the top of the first and stranded two more in the second. He walked Kyle Schwarber to open the third but erased him by inducing the first of two inning-ending double plays, this one off the bat of Nick Castellanos. In the fourth, Valdez found himself in another pickle when Edmundo Sosa smacked a one-out double to left immediately after Otto Kemp reached on a fielding error by Christian Walker at first base. But Valdez again buckled down to strand a pair and keep his shutout bid intact. The fifth inning was the only frame in which Valdez retired the side in order. He got Sosa to ground into an inning-ending double play in the sixth and stranded Trea Turner in the seventh by getting Schwarber to roll a harmless ground ball to Dubon at second. Valdez allowed four hits and four walks with three strikeouts over seven scoreless innings. --Field Level Media
Winnipeg Free Press
4 days ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Astros host the Phillies to start 3-game series
Philadelphia Phillies (47-31, first in the NL East) vs. Houston Astros (45-33, first in the AL West) Houston; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez (6-1, 2.20 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 52 strikeouts); Astros: Framber Valdez (8-4, 3.09 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 99 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Astros -145, Phillies +121; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros host the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday to start a three-game series. Houston has a 27-13 record in home games and a 45-33 record overall. The Astros have the fourth-ranked team on-base percentage in the AL at .323. Philadelphia is 21-17 in road games and 47-31 overall. The Phillies are 21-9 in games when they did not allow a home run. The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Jeremy Pena has 16 doubles, a triple and 11 home runs for the Astros. Jake Meyers is 16 for 37 with two doubles over the last 10 games. Nick Castellanos has 21 doubles, a triple and eight home runs for the Phillies. Kyle Schwarber is 10 for 37 with three home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Astros: 7-3, .276 batting average, 3.70 ERA, outscored opponents by 16 runs Phillies: 8-2, .284 batting average, 3.13 ERA, outscored opponents by 24 runs INJURIES: Astros: 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), Pedro Leon: 10-Day IL (knee) 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.
USA Today
5 days ago
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- USA Today
Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies odds, tips and betting trends
The Houston Astros (45-33) will host the Philadelphia Phillies (47-31), Tuesday at 8:10 p.m. ET, with both teams leading their divisions, the AL West and NL East. The Phillies are road underdogs (+108) against the Astros (-129). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Houston Astros looking to Framber Valdez (8-4), and Ranger Suarez (6-1) answering the bell for the Philadelphia Phillies. The Astros were vicotrious 8-7 over the Angels Sunday in their most recent game. Mauricio Dubon went 2 for 4 with two home runs and three RBIs to lead them offensively while Ryan Gusto was earned the victory after throwing six innings, giving up five earned runs on six hits while striking out seven. The Phillies picked up a 7-1 victory against the Mets Sunday. Edmundo Sosa (3 for 4 with a double, a home run and three RBIs) led the way offensively, while Jesus Luzardo got the win on the mound after going 6 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run on three hits, while striking out seven. Ahead of this Astros vs. Phillies showdown, here's everything you need to get ready for Tuesday's MLB action, including viewing options. Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies odds, line and spread MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 3:17 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Astros vs. Phillies: Game time and live stream info Watch Astros vs. Phillies on Fubo! Astros stats and trends Phillies stats and trends Watch the MLB on Fubo!
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Mike Yastrzemski's solo homer (6)
Ranger continues to roll, Stott's bat wakes up, Castellanos saves the day in 4-2 win Ranger Suárez was fantastic for the eighth straight start, Bryson Stott hit his first homer in a month, and Nick Castellanos robbed the Marlins of a chance to tie/win the game in the continues to roll, Stott's bat wakes up, Castellanos saves the day in 4-2 win originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia 2:58 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
