Game Details
- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (47–31) vs. Houston Astros (45–33)
- Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
- First Pitch: 8:10 PM ET
- Venue: Daikin Park (formerly Minute Maid Park), Houston, TX
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Space City Home Network, MLB.TV
Game Context & Stakes
The Phillies enter this series atop the NL East, having won 8 of their last 10 games, including a series win over the Mets. Their offense ranks second in MLB in batting average (.258) and top 10 in slugging.
The Astros, meanwhile, are surging in the AL West, winning 7 of their last 10 and boasting a 27–13 home record. Houston’s lineup is clicking, and Framber Valdez has been dominant at home.
This is the first meeting of the season between these two postseason contenders.
Probable Starting Pitchers
Philadelphia Phillies – Ranger Suárez (LHP)
- Record: 6–1
- ERA: 2.20
- WHIP: 1.02
- Last Start: 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 8 K vs. Marlins
- Scouting Report: Suárez has been one of MLB’s most consistent arms, with 8 straight quality starts. He’s holding opponents to a .216 average and averaging 6.3 innings per outing.
Houston Astros – Framber Valdez (LHP)
- Record: 8–4
- ERA: 3.09
- WHIP: 1.13
- Last Start: 6.0 IP, 2 ER vs. Athletics
- Scouting Report: Valdez has logged 11 quality starts in 15 outings and ranks top 25 in ERA and strikeouts. He’s allowed 2 ER or fewer in 12 of his last 15 starts and thrives at home.
Players to Watch
Philadelphia Phillies
- Kyle Schwarber: 24 HR, 55 RBI – 5th in MLB in homers; 4-game hit streak
- Trea Turner: .300 AVG – Leads team in batting average
- Nick Castellanos: .286 AVG, 21 doubles – Key middle-of-the-order bat
- Alec Bohm: .290 AVG, 7 HR – Quietly consistent with runners in scoring position
Houston Astros
- Jeremy Peña: .326 AVG, 11 HR, 40 RBI – 4th in MLB in batting average
- Jake Meyers: .310 AVG – 10-game hit streak; hitting .432 over last 10 games
- Isaac Paredes: 16 HR, 45 RBI – Team leader in both categories
- Jose Altuve: .269 AVG, 12 HR – Veteran spark plug with 10 doubles
Trends
- Phillies are 4–1 in last 5 vs. teams with winning records
- Astros are 7–1 to the UNDER in Valdez’s last 8 home starts
- Phillies are 21–9 when allowing 0 HRs
- Astros are 21–12 when favored by –129 or more
How to Watch Phillies vs Astros – June 24, 2025
- TV Channels: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Space City Home Network
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV
- Radio: 94WIP (PHI), KBME 790 AM (HOU)
Game Odds
Philadelphia Phillies 7.5
Houston Astros – 157
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 23, 2025
