Schwarber Breaks the Tie
The decisive momentum shift occurred in the bottom of the sixth inning when Schwarber hit a home run to right field. The ball traveled 408 feet, clearing the wall and driving in three runners to give the Phillies a 10-7 lead. This single play scored four runs, extending the home team’s advantage after a previously tied game.
The Phillies ultimately finished with 11 runs, while the Astros managed 7.
Inning-by-Inning Breakdown
The scoring began in the third inning, where both teams exchanged blows. The Astros took an early lead with a double by Alvarez and a home run by Paredes. However, the Phillies responded with singles by Turner and Harper, the latter driving in two runs on errors.
The Astros tied the game at 4-4 in the same inning with a single by Arraez. In the fourth, Smith homered to center for two runs, putting the Phillies ahead 6-4. The Astros cut the deficit to one run in the fifth with a solo home run by Turner.
The sixth inning proved volatile, with the Astros taking a 7-6 lead before Schwarber’s grand slam changed the course of the game. The Phillies added an insurance run in the seventh with a single by Paredes.
