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Astros Hold Off Phillies 6-5 Behind Three Home Runs
Christian Walker, Cam Smith and Daulton Varsho homered, and Josh Hader earned his 24th save after Philadelphia scored four late runs.
- On Tuesday night, the Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 at Citizens Bank Park, powered by home runs from Christian Walker, Cam Smith, and Daulton Varsho.
- Entering the three-game series, Houston held a two-game lead over Texas atop the West, while Philadelphia sought to protect a half-game lead over the Chicago Cubs for a National League wild-card spot.
- Philadelphia starter Andrew Painter allowed five earned runs and 10 hits over five innings, while The Astros starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski pitched six innings of three-run ball.
- Despite a late rally where Bryson Stott singled and Edmundo Sosa doubled to narrow the gap, closer Josh Hader secured his 24th save in 24 opportunities.
- Hunter Brown is scheduled to start for the Astros on Wednesday night, facing Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez in the second game of the series.
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Independent EspañolPHILADELFIA (AP) — Christian Walker, Cam Smith and Daulton Varsho connected home runs and guided the Houston Astros on Tuesday to the 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Astros set up an advantage of 5-0, but locker Josh Hader had to get three outs with the tie race in [...]
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BVM Sports USVarsho leads charge as bottom of the order propels Astros to crucial win
PHILADELPHIA -- Astros center fielder Daulton Varsho spent quite a few childhood summers shagging fly balls in the outfield at Citizens Bank Park during Phillies batting practice.
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Leaning Left7Leaning Right1Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution54% Left
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