Astros Claim a Narrow Victory! 
What a thrilling game that was as our Houston Astros edged out the Philadelphia Phillies with a final score of 2-1!
The action was intense, and the energy at the ballpark was electric.Strong Start by the Astros Defense 
The game began with our Astros defense setting the tone. Jeremy Pena, Isaac Paredes, and Jose Altuve displayed solid infield play that kept the Phillies from gaining any ground in the first inning. Our pitchers did a remarkable job striking out the Phillies batters, with Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Alec Bohm leaving empty-handed.
Offense Lights Up in the Second Inning 
The second inning lit up for the Astros when Jake Meyers initiated the burst with an infield single to third. Shortly after, Cam Smith took one for the team by getting hit by a pitch. Our breakthrough came when Yainer Diaz smashed a single to center, bringing Meyers home to give us the lead, 1-0!
Nail-biter Finish and Decisive 8th Inning 
After some quiet innings, credit goes to Mauricio Dubón and Luis Guillorme for keeping our chances alive heading into the final innings. In the bottom of the 8th, with the score tied 1-1, Isaac Paredes took a hit by pitch, setting the stage. Jose Altuve then delievered with a single to center, allowing Paredes to advance. The game-winning hit came courtesy of Cam Smith, who singled to left field, sending Paredes home!
The top of the 9th was locked down by our pitching staff, as Schwarber, Bohm, and Nick Castellanos all struck out, sealing an exhilarating victory for the Astros. Let's go Astros!
Scoreboard for Phillies @ Astros (June 26th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |