On June 25, 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies faced the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. The Astros secured a 2-0 win. Colton Gordon was the winning pitcher, improving to a 2-1 record with a 4.54 ERA. Victor Caratini played a key role for the Astros, hitting a home run and driving in a run. The Phillies struggled at the plate despite collecting seven hits. Zack Wheeler took the loss for the Phillies, with a record of 7-2 and a 2.61 ERA. The Astros took an early lead in the first inning. Jeremy Peña doubled and later scored, putting Houston ahead 1-0. After that, both teams struggled to add more runs for several innings. In the eighth inning, the Astros managed to score again. Victor Caratini hit a solo home run, making it 2-0. The Phillies could not score throughout the game, and the Astros secured the win. Colton Gordon was the winning pitcher for the Astros. He pitched five innings and allowed four hits without giving up a run. Gordon also struck out four batters. His performance helped the Astros secure their victory. Zack Wheeler took the loss for the Phillies. He pitched six innings and allowed one run on four hits. Wheeler struck out eight batters during his outing. Despite his efforts, the Phillies could not score. On the batting side, Victor Caratini stood out for the Astros. He hit a home run and had one RBI. Isaac Paredes also contributed with one RBI, adding to the Astros’ winning score.

What’s Next

The Astros’ win brings their record to 46-33, keeping them at the top of the West. They hold a slim lead in their division and are looking to maintain their position. This victory helps them in their quest to stay ahead of their rivals.

The Phillies, with a record of 47-32, remain first in the East. Despite the loss, they continue to be a strong team in their division. The game did not change their position, but they need to keep winning to fend off competition. Both teams are leading their divisions, making each game important for maintaining their standings.

The Philadelphia Phillies will play the Houston Astros again on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 2:10 PM. This game will be at Daikin Park, continuing their current series. After this, they will travel to face the Atlanta Braves in a new series starting Friday, June 27, 2025. The Houston Astros will also continue their series with the Phillies on June 26, 2025. Following that, they will host the Chicago Cubs in a new series starting on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 8:10 PM. All these games will take place at Daikin Park.

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