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Astros Hold Off Phillies 6-5 Behind Three Home Runs

On Tuesday night, the Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 at Citizens Bank Park, powered by home runs from Christian Walker, Cam Smith, and Daulton Varsho.
Entering the three-game series, Houston held a two-game lead over Texas atop the West, while Philadelphia sought to protect a half-game lead over the Chicago Cubs for a National League wild-card spot.
Philadelphia starter Andrew Painter allowed five earned runs and 10 hits over five innings, while The Astros starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski pitched six innings of three-run ball.
Despite a late rally where Bryson Stott singled and Edmundo Sosa doubled to narrow the gap, closer Josh Hader secured his 24th save in 24 opportunities.
Hunter Brown is scheduled to start for the Astros on Wednesday night, facing Phillies starter Cristopher Sanchez in the second game of the series.

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Jonrons of Walker, Smith and Varsho Push Astros to Beat 6-5 to Filis

PHILADELFIA (AP) — Christian Walker, Cam Smith and Daulton Varsho connected home runs and guided the Houston Astros on Tuesday to the 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Astros set up an advantage of 5-0, but locker Josh Hader had to get three outs with the tie race in [...]

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Astros hold off Phillies 6-5 behind three home runs

Christian Walker, Cam Smith and Daulton Varsho homered and led the Houston Astros to a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.

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Walker, Smith, Varsho homers power Astros to 6-5 win over the Phillies

Christian Walker, Cam Smith and Daulton Varsho homered and led the Houston Astros to a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.

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Varsho leads charge as bottom of the order propels Astros to crucial win

PHILADELPHIA -- Astros center fielder Daulton Varsho spent quite a few childhood summers shagging fly balls in the outfield at Citizens Bank Park during Phillies batting practice.

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