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Astros Use Five Left-Handed Pitchers to Shut Out Phillies 2-0

Joe Espada will lean on his southpaw relievers with Hunter Brown set to start the series finale

Houston Astros' Victor Caratini (17) celebrates with Cam Smith (11) after hitting a home run against Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Matt Strahm during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Houston Astros relief pitcher Bennett Sousa (62) pitches to Philadelphia Phillies' Edmundo Sosa during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Philadelphia Phillies' J.T. Realmuto (10) reacts after striking out against Houston Astros relief pitcher Josh Hader during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)
Houston Astros left fielder Taylor Trammell (26) tries to catch Philadelphia Phillies' Edmundo Sosa's foul ball against the wall during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

Overview

  • Rookie Colton Gordon held Philadelphia to four singles over five scoreless innings without issuing a walk.
  • Houston became the first team in franchise history to employ five left-handed pitchers in a single game, combining for a second consecutive shutout.
  • Astros southpaws have dominated right-handed hitters this season, allowing a .160 batting average and recording a 35.6% strikeout rate over 365 plate appearances.
  • Closer Josh Hader matched an Astros record by converting his 21st save in 21 chances, lowering his ERA to 1.73.
  • Major League ERA leader Hunter Brown (1.88) will start Thursday’s finale as Houston pursues a series sweep.