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Phillies’ baserunning mistakes sink them vs. Astros 6-5

9/9/2026

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Phillies lost 6-5 to Astros at Citizens Bank Park.
Interim manager Don Mattingly said baserunning mistakes cost the game.
Brandon Marsh was doubled off second after breaking toward third, no outs in the seventh.
Rookie Andrew Painter gave up five runs on ten hits in five innings, including a three-run homer.
The loss kept Phillies four games behind NL East Braves and a half-game ahead of the Cubs.

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Phillies lost 6-5 to Astros at Citizens Bank Park.
Interim manager Don Mattingly said baserunning mistakes cost the game.
Brandon Marsh was doubled off second after breaking toward third, no outs in the seventh.
Rookie Andrew Painter gave up five runs on ten hits in five innings, including a three-run homer.
The loss kept Phillies four games behind NL East Braves and a half-game ahead of the Cubs.