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Astros Sweep Phillies Behind Brown’s Shutout Start and Smith’s Go-Ahead RBI

Houston heads into Friday’s series opener against the Cubs on a four-game winning streak after Hunter Brown spun seven shutout innings, Cam Smith delivered the go-ahead RBI.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez reacts after striking out Houston Astros' Christian Walker with the bases loaded during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Houston Astros' Mauricio Dubon (14) reacts after striking out against Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Cam Smith, it on the leg here, later broke a deadlock with a two-out RBI single in the eighth inning as the Astros swept the NL East-leading Phillies on Thursday.
Houston Astros' Yainer Diaz hits a single off of Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez during the second inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Overview

  • Houston completed a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia on Thursday to finish a three-game sweep at Daikin Park.
  • Hunter Brown scattered three hits over seven scoreless innings, lowering his ERA to a major-league–best 1.74.
  • Cam Smith’s RBI single in the eighth inning produced the decisive run in Houston’s third one-run win of the season.
  • The win improved the Astros to 48-33 overall and extended their lead in the AL West to six games.
  • Lance McCullers Jr. becomes eligible to return from the injured list Saturday as Brandon Walter and Framber Valdez are lined up to start against the Cubs.