Turning Point in the Ninth
Cam Smith provided the decisive blow in the final frame, hitting a 421-foot home run to center field off Jhoan Duran. The solo homer put the Houston Astros up 2-1, sealing the win for the visitors in Philadelphia. It was the only home run of the game and the final scoring play of the contest.
Scoring Sequence
The Astros took an early lead in the second inning when Walker scored on a double to right field by Trammell. The Phillies responded in the fifth inning with a fielder's choice to shortstop that allowed Arraez to score, tying the game at 1-1. Bohm was recorded out at third on the same play.
No other runs were scored during the remainder of the game. The final score was Houston 2, Philadelphia 1.
Pitching Performance
Cristian Javier started for Houston, pitching 6.0 innings while allowing 3 hits and 1 earned run. He issued 1 walk and struck out 5 batters. Zack Wheeler started for Philadelphia, pitching 7.0 innings while allowing 5 hits and 1 earned run. He issued 2 walks and struck out 9 batters. Neither starter was credited with the win or the loss.
Closing the Game
Bryan Abreu earned the win for the Astros after pitching 1.0 scoreless inning with 3 strikeouts. Josh Hader recorded the save, pitching 1.0 hitless and scoreless inning with 1 strikeout. For the Phillies, Jose Alvarado pitched 1.0 inning, allowing 2 hits and 1 walk.
Jhoan Duran took the loss after pitching 1.0 inning, allowing 1 hit and 1 earned run with 1 strikeout. The game drew an attendance of 37,100 at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies finish with an 82-65 record, while the Astros stand at 75-72.
Sources
https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816884
