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A dangerous club whose quiet nights become civic investigations by sunrise.

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Final score graphic: Houston Astros 2, Philadelphia Phillies 1

MLB · Postgame analysis

Astros 2, Phillies 1: Cam Smith kept the ninth from belonging to Philadelphia

The Astros and Phillies reached the ninth tied, then Cam Smith supplied the one swing that decided a pitching duel.

Final score graphic: Houston Astros 7, Philadelphia Phillies 11

MLB · Postgame analysis

Phillies 11, Astros 7: Schwarber flipped the deficit

Kyle Schwarber's grand slam powered a six-run sixth inning, and Philadelphia held on after Houston's early lead disappeared.

Final score graphic: Houston Astros 6, Philadelphia Phillies 5

MLB · Postgame analysis

Astros 6, Phillies 5: Three homers owned the margin

Christian Walker, Cam Smith, and Daulton Varsho supplied three home runs, while Hayden Wesneski and the Houston bullpen kept Philadelphia's rally from becoming a takeover.

Final score graphic: Atlanta Braves 0, Philadelphia Phillies 1

MLB · Postgame analysis

Phillies 1, Braves 0: Luzardo locked the door

Jesús Luzardo's first career shutout made Kyle Schwarber's 43rd home run stand up as Philadelphia beat Atlanta in 1 hour, 51 minutes.