Game result and context
Philadelphia Phillies defeat Houston Astros 11-7 in 2026 regular season matchup
A six-run sixth inning propelled the Philadelphia Phillies to an 11-7 victory over the Houston Astros on September 9, 2026. Kyle Schwarber headlined the offensive effort with a grand slam.
Final result
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Houston Astros 11-7 on September 9, 2026. The Phillies improved their record to 82-64, while the Astros fell to 74-72.
How the game changed
The Astros held a 6-4 lead entering the bottom of the fifth inning. Trea Turner narrowed the gap with a solo home run in the fifth. The game turned decisively in the sixth inning when the Phillies scored six runs, highlighted by a grand slam from Kyle Schwarber. This surge erased the Astros' lead and provided the Phillies with a cushion they maintained for the remainder of the contest.
Key performances
Kyle Schwarber led the Phillies' offense with four RBIs, all coming on his sixth-inning grand slam. Trea Turner contributed two hits, including a home run, and two RBIs. Bryce Harper added two RBIs for Philadelphia. For the Astros, Isaac Paredes recorded two hits, including a two-run home run, and three RBIs. Cam Smith also hit a two-run home run for Houston. Astros pitcher Hunter Brown struck out seven batters over five innings of work.
Season and playoff context
With this win, the Philadelphia Phillies hold an 82-64 record and remain the leaders in the Wild Card standings with a 13-game elimination number. The Houston Astros, at 74-72, lead their division and hold a magic number of 14 to clinch their division title. This game was the second of a three-game regular season series.