Game Details
- Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (47–32) vs. Houston Astros (46–33)
- Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
- First Pitch: 8:10 PM ET
- Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
- Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Space City Home Network, MLB.TV
Game Context & Series Recap
The Astros edged the Phillies 1–0 in Game 1 behind a solo homer from Cooper Hummel and a combined four-hit shutout from Framber Valdez, Bryan Abreu, and Josh Hader. Both teams are in the thick of their respective division races, with the Phillies leading the NL East and the Astros surging in the AL West.
Philadelphia has won 9 of its last 12 games, while Houston has taken 7 of its last 10, including a six-game home win streak.
Probable Pitchers
Philadelphia Phillies: Zack Wheeler (7–2, 2.61 ERA)
- 93.0 IP, 0.91 WHIP, 102 K
- Last start: 5 IP, 0 ER vs. Mets
- Opponents hitting just .198 against him
- Phillies are 11–4 in his starts this season
Houston Astros: Colton Gordon (2–1, 4.54 ERA)
- 35.2 IP, 1.37 WHIP, 34 K
- Last start: 5 IP, 2 ER vs. Athletics
- Rookie lefty making first career appearance vs. Phillies
- 2.81 ERA over last 3 starts
Players to Watch
Philadelphia Phillies
- Kyle Schwarber: 24 HR, 55 RBI – 5th in MLB in home runs
- Trea Turner: .300 AVG – 12-for-42 with 2 HR in last 10 games
- Nick Castellanos: .286 AVG, 21 doubles, 8 HR – 5 RBIs in last 5 games
- Alec Bohm: .290 AVG, 7 HR – hitting .333 in June
Houston Astros
- Isaac Paredes: 16 HR, 45 RBI – team leader in both categories
- Jeremy Peña: .326 AVG – leads team in batting average
- Jake Meyers: .310 AVG – 10-game hitting streak, batting .432 in last 10 games
- Mauricio Dubón: 4 HR, 6 RBI in last 10 games
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Phillies | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 47–32 | 46–33 |
| Road/Home Record | 21–18 (road) | 28–13 (home) |
| Team ERA | 3.89 (15th MLB) | 3.52 (7th MLB) |
| Batting Average | .258 (10th MLB) | .257 (11th MLB) |
| OBP | .331 (4th MLB) | .323 (8th MLB) |
| Last 10 Games | 7–3 | 7–3 |
The Astros are 18–8 at home vs. right-handed starters. The Phillies are 3–5 on the road vs. lefties in June.
Zack Wheeler’s elite form and the Phillies’ bounce-back ability after losses give them the edge. Expect a low-scoring game with both starters pitching deep, but Philadelphia’s lineup should do enough damage against Gordon to even the series.
How to Watch Phillies vs Astros – June 25, 2025
- TV Channels: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Space City Home Network
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
- Radio: 94 WIP (Phillies), KBME 790 AM (Astros)
Game Odds
Philadelphia Phillies – 163
Houston Astros 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025
