Tight Game in Houston
Fellow Phillies fans, we had a gripping game against the Houston Astros today that really kept us on the edge of our seats. The Astros squeaked by with a 1-0 victory, but there were some promising moments from our team. Let's dive into the highlights and see how our boys performed.
Pitching Duel and Defense
The first seven innings were an intense battle between pitchers, with both teams struggling to get on the scoreboard. Our pitching staff did a commendable job keeping the Astros at bay. We had some defensive gems, including a critical double play in the fourth inning when Jose Altuve lined one to the pitcher, doubling off Isaac Paredes.Close Calls and Missed Opportunities
Our Phillies did manage to get some runners on base, but unfortunately, they couldn't capitalize. Otto Kemp and Edmundo Sosa put themselves in scoring positions, and Trea Turner got a hit in the 7th inning, but the runs just didn't come through. It was a tough day against an impressive Astros defense.The Decisive Moment
The game's turning point came in the bottom of the 8th inning when Cooper Hummel hit a solo homer to right-center. It was a powerful shot that just got away from us. Despite a valiant effort by our own Seranthony Domínguez and Jeff Hoffman on the mound, this lone run was enough for the Astros today.Final Push
Heading into the 9th, we still had hope! Josh Hader came in for the Astros to close, but our team couldn't get past him. Sosa got hit by a pitch, and there was a glimmer of an opportunity, but it was just out of reach as Buddy Kennedy popped out and Johan Rojas struck out swinging to end the game.While it may not have been the result we were hoping for, there's a lot to take away from today's game. The season is long, and we've got plenty more games to show our strength!
Let's keep rooting for our Phillies as they bounce back next time!Scoreboard for Phillies @ Astros (June 25th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |