Astros edge Phillies 2-1 behind Bryan Abreu's save

Final Score and Context

The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With 37,100 fans in attendance, the game concluded with the Astros improving their record to 75-72, while the Phillies fell to 82-65. The contest featured a tight defensive battle and efficient pitching from both staffs, culminating in a late-inning home run that decided the outcome.

Game Progression

Houston took an early lead in the second inning. Trammell doubled to right field, allowing Walker to score and give the visitors a 1-0 advantage. The Phillies responded in the fifth inning to tie the game. Stott grounded into a fielder's choice at shortstop, which drove in Arraez while Bohm was thrown out at third base, equalizing the score at 1-1. The game remained deadlocked until the ninth inning, when Cam Smith homered to center field. The ball traveled 421 feet to break the tie and secure the win for Houston.

Pitching Performance

Cristian Javier started for the Astros, pitching six innings. He allowed three hits and one earned run while striking out five batters and walking one. Bennett Sousa followed with one hitless inning, recording no earned runs or walks. Bryan Abreu pitched one inning of scoreless relief, striking out three batters without allowing a hit or a walk, and earned the win to improve his record to 6-3. Josh Hader closed the game with one scoreless inning, striking out one batter and allowing no hits or walks to record his 25th save of the season.

For Philadelphia, Zack Wheeler started and pitched seven innings. He allowed five hits and one earned run, walking two batters and striking out nine. Jose Alvarado pitched one inning, allowing two hits and one walk while recording no earned runs.

Jhoan Duran took the loss, pitching one inning in which he allowed one hit and one earned run, striking out one batter without issuing a walk. His record dropped to 2-6.

Sources

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