The Philadelphia Phillies will aim to win for the first time in their series against the Houston Astros on Wednesday with top starter Zack Wheeler on the mound. Philadelphia (47-32) maintained its 1.5 game lead in the National League East despite losing 1-0 to the Astros on Tuesday.

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Coper Hummel spoiled an old-fashioned pitchers’ duel last night with a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning as the Astros won, 1-0. Framber Valdez combined with Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader on the four-hit shutout of the Phillies.