Phillies Edge Astros 3-2 in 10 Innings

Bryce Harper's walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning propelled the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros, marking their third consecutive win. Harper's timely hit off Astros closer Josh Hader came after Brandon Marsh's homer and Nick Castellanos' earlier RBI, helping the Phillies maintain a six-game lead in the NL East. Shay Whitcomb provided two RBIs for Houston, which previously defeated Philadelphia in the 2022 World Series. Matt Strahm secured the win with a scoreless 10th inning, backed by a crucial diving catch from Johan Rojas. Both starting pitchers, Zack Wheeler and Ronel Blanco, performed well, combining for 12 strikeouts. The game was the first of a seven-game homestand for the Phillies, who also placed reliever José Alvarado on the restricted list.