The Philadelphia Phillies dominated the Houston Astros in a high-scoring affair Wednesday night, securing an 11-7 victory at Citizens Bank Park in front of 39,642 fans. The game proved to be a showcase for offensive firepower, with both teams combining for 24 hits throughout the contest.
Houston struck first, with Jose Altuve achieving a historic milestone by recording his 2,500th career hit on a double in the third inning. The Astros capitalized on the moment, scoring four runs in the frame as Isaac Paredes launched a two-run homer and Yainer Diaz added an RBI single. Philadelphia answered immediately with four runs of their own, tying the game before Houston reclaimed the lead 6-4 in the fourth when Cam Smith belted a two-run home run.
The game unraveled for Houston in the sixth inning when the bullpen imploded spectacularly. Reliever Bryan King failed to record an out, and his replacement AJ Blubaugh struggled with control, throwing six consecutive balls while inheriting a loaded bases situation. Kyle Schwarber delivered the decisive blow with a grand slam—his 44th home run of the season—capping a devastating six-run inning that gave Philadelphia an insurmountable 11-6 lead. The Astros managed one final run in the seventh but could not mount a comeback.
The Phillies will seek to extend their series advantage Thursday against the Astros, with Cristian Javier scheduled to start for Houston opposite Zack Wheeler.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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