The Astros defeated the Phillies 2-1 on the road, with Cristian Javier's dominant pitching in the early innings setting the tone. Javier did not allow a hit in his first four innings of work, per Yahoo Sports, though Philadelphia managed three hits overall in the game.

The decisive blow came in the ninth inning when Astros right fielder Cam Smith hit a go-ahead solo home run off Phillies closer Jhoan Duran. The home run proved to be the difference in Houston's one-run victory.

The Astros also got a strong relief performance from Bryan Abreu in the eighth inning. According to reporting on social media, Abreu came within one foul ball of throwing an immaculate inning, striking out all three batters he faced on nine pitches after Justin Crawford fouled off one pitch before striking out swinging.