MLB Wild Card Series 2026: Yankees, Padres Advance
The Houston Astros were not the only team whose season ended Wednesday. Three of the four Wild Card Series ended in two-game sweeps, with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres joining the Chicago White Sox in advancing to the Division Series. Only…
Hunter Brown’s Behavior in Philadelphia Draws Criticism
Hunter Brown had plenty of reason to be frustrated during Wednesday’s 11-7 loss to the Phillies. How he expressed that frustration is what drew attention. The Phillies broadcast called out Brown’s behavior during the game, particularly after a routine…
Cam Smith Completes Homer Trifecta as Astros Beat Phillies
Cam Smith made sure the Astros left Philadelphia with a series win. Smith homered off Jhoan Duran in the ninth inning Thursday, breaking a 1-1 tie and sending Houston to a 2-1 victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. It was Smith’s 20th home run…
Astros Lineup Today: September 10 vs. Phillies
Game Details Date: September 10, 2026First pitch: 11:05 a.m. CTLocation: Citizens Bank Park How to Tune In TV: Space City Home NetworkStreaming: SCHN app (subscription required)Radio: SportsTalk 790 AM Astros Starting Lineup Jeremy Peña (R) SS Yordan…
Six-Run Sixth Wastes Altuve’s 2,500th Hit in 11-7 Loss
The Astros had a four-run lead, Jose Altuve collected the 2,500th hit of his career, and the offense put up 12 hits. None of it was enough. Philadelphia scored six runs in a disastrous sixth inning Wednesday, turning a 6-5 Houston lead into an 11-6…
Astros Lineup Today: September 9 vs. Phillies
Game Details Date: September 9, 2026First pitch: 5:40 p.m. CTLocation: Citizens Bank Park How to Tune In TV: Space City Home NetworkStreaming: SCHN app (subscription required)Radio: SportsTalk 790 AM Astros Starting Lineup Jeremy Peña (R) SS Yordan…
Walker Powers Astros Past Phillies, 6-5
The Astros built a five-run lead Tuesday night in Philadelphia, watched most of it disappear, and then survived a tense ninth inning to beat the Phillies 6-5 at Citizens Bank Park. Christian Walker drove in three runs with his 25th home run of the…
Astros Lineup Today: September 8 vs. Phillies
Game Details Date: September 8, 2026First pitch: 5:40 p.m. CTLocation: Citizens Bank Park How to Tune In TV: Space City Home NetworkStreaming: SCHN app (subscription required)Radio: SportsTalk 790 AM Astros Starting Lineup Jeremy Peña (R) SS Yordan…
Astros Take Two-Game AL West Lead Into Philadelphia
The Astros got a badly needed day off Monday. What comes next will not be particularly restful. Houston opens a three-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park, beginning a six-game road trip that will also take the…
Astros Complete Sweep of Phillies with Gritty 2-1 Victory
HOUSTON, TX – June 26, 2025 – The Houston Astros secured a dominant three-game sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies last night at Daikin Park, grinding out a 2-1 victory in the series finale. The Astros’ pitching staff stifled the Phillies’…
