Astros vs Phillies starting pitchers
- Zack Wheeler for Philadelphia Phillies
- Ronel Blanco for Houston Astros
Astros vs Phillies statistics
| Stat |
Astros |
Phillies |
| Hits |
1160 (4th) |
1155 (5th) |
| Batting Average |
.260 (3rd) |
.259 (5th) |
| Runs Batted In |
569 (12th) |
608 (7th) |
| Runs |
595 (12th) |
638 (5th) |
| Home Runs |
156 (10th) |
155 (11th) |
| Walks |
354 (27th) |
423 (7th) |
| Stolen Bases |
78 (Tied-19th) |
122 (Tied-5th) |
| Strikeouts |
946 (Tied-27th) |
1082 (19th) |
| Pitches |
17943 (30th) |
19186 (13th) |
Philadelphia Phillies recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/25/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
W |
11-3 |
| 8/24/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
W |
11-2 |
| 8/23/24 |
@ Kansas City Royals |
L |
7-4 |
| 8/22/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
L |
3-2 |
| 8/21/24 |
@ Atlanta Braves |
W |
3-2 |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/25/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
6-3 |
| 8/24/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
L |
3-2 |
| 8/23/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
L |
7-5 |
| 8/22/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
6-0 |
| 8/21/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
L |
4-1 |
Astros vs Phillies predictions
When the Houston Astros take the field against the Philadelphia Phillies, keep an eye on a few key players who are poised to make a significant impact. Jose Altuve, Houston's dynamic second baseman, is expected to be at his best, likely racking up hits and putting points on the board. Yordan Alvarez, despite dealing with some neck soreness recently, should also be a critical player to watch. His ability to drive home runs and get on base consistently makes him a game-changer. On the mound, Ronel Blanco has been throwing some solid innings this season, and he's expected to put up a good fight, keeping the Astros competitive throughout the game.
On the flip side, the Philadelphia Phillies have their own set of aces ready to challenge the Astros. Bryce Harper, known for his explosive power at the plate, is anticipated to add some serious runs, possibly changing the game's momentum. Another player worth mentioning is Zack Wheeler, the Phillies' starting pitcher, who has been outstanding with an ERA of just 2.73 this season. Wheeler's performance could very well be the decisive factor, especially if he continues to strike out opponents with the efficiency he's shown so far. Keep an eye on Kyle Schwarber as well; his home run count suggests he may just send a few more out of the park in this upcoming matchup.
Given the current form and strengths of both teams, this game promises to be tightly contested. However, considering the depth and resilience of their lineup, combined with Wheeler's command on the mound, the Philadelphia Phillies might just have the upper hand in this one. Their balanced attack and strategic gameplay should provide them the leverage needed to clinch a win against the Astros, maintaining their strong position at the top of the NL East. Will it be a close call? Absolutely, but the Phillies seem ready to take home the victory in this exciting showdown.
Philadelphia Phillies injuries
- Spencer Turnbull (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Dylan Covey (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Andrew Painter (SP): Day-To-Day
- Jordan Luplow (LF): Day-To-Day
- Nick Snyder (RP): Day-To-Day
Houston Astros injuries
- Mauricio Dubon (LF): Day-To-Day
- Yordan Alvarez (LF): Day-To-Day
- Ryan Pressly (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Jairo Solis (SP): Day-To-Day
- Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
Astros vs Phillies game info
| Venue |
Citizens Bank Park |
| Location |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| First pitch |
Mon 6:40 PM |
| TV |
FS1 |
| Temperature |
77° |
| Chance of Rain |
58% |
