The Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies are set to face each other in a highly anticipated three-game series, marking their first meetings of the season since their clash in the 2022 World Series, where the Astros emerged victorious, winning four games to two.
The games are scheduled as follows:
– Tuesday at 7:10 PM CT: Ranger Suárez (6-1, 2.20 ERA) will take the mound for Philadelphia against Houston’s Framber Valdez (8-4, 3.09 ERA).
– Wednesday at 7:10 PM CT: The matchup will feature Zach Wheeler (7-2, 2.61 ERA) for the Phillies facing Houston’s Colton Gordon (2-1, 4.54 ERA).
– Thursday at 1:10 PM CT: Cristopher Sánchez (6-2, 2.87 ERA) will pitch for Philadelphia against Houston’s Hunter Brown (8-3, 1.88 ERA).
In the standings, the Astros currently hold a record of 45-33, placing them first in the AL West and 4.5 games ahead of the Seattle Mariners. They are tied for second in the American League with the New York Yankees and ranked sixth overall in Major League Baseball. Over their last ten games, the Astros have a mixed record of 5 wins and 5 losses. FanGraphs gives Houston an 89 percent likelihood of making the postseason.
The Phillies are similarly performing well with a record of 47-31, sitting atop the NL East and leading the New York Mets by 1.5 games. They are just half a game behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, placing them second in the National League and third overall in MLB. Philadelphia’s recent performance has also been strong, with 7 wins and 3 losses in their last ten contests. FanGraphs currently estimates the Phillies have a 90.8 percent chance to qualify for the playoffs.
This series not only reignites the competition between two of MLB’s elite teams but also serves as an important barometer for their postseason prospects. Fans can expect a thrilling matchup as both squads aim to solidify their playoff positions.