Astros Blank Phillies 10-0 in Finale

The Houston Astros dominated the Philadelphia Phillies with a 10-0 victory, highlighted by Yordan Alvarez hitting three home runs and rookie Spencer Arrighetti nearly achieving a no-hitter. Arrighetti, who struck out 11 batters and allowed only two hits, lost his no-hit bid in the eighth inning when Austin Hays reached base on an infield single. The Astros' offense was explosive, with Alvarez tying the franchise record for three-homer games, while Taijuan Walker struggled on the mound for the Phillies, giving up six runs on 13 hits in six innings. This victory marked a crucial win for the Astros, who had been struggling, and allowed them to avoid a three-game sweep against the Phillies. The game also featured significant defensive plays, including a leaping catch by Mauricio Dubón that preserved the shutout. The Astros improved their season record to 71-62, keeping them in contention for the AL West lead.