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After a 1-0 victory on Tuesday, the Houston Astros host the Philadelphia Phillies in the second of a three-game series at Daikin Park on Wednesday. Colton Gordon (2-1, 4.54) pitches for the Astros against right-hander Zack Wheeler (7-2, 2.61).

Philadelphia Phillies (47-33, first in the NL East) vs. Houston Astros (47-33, first in the AL West)Houston; Thursday, 2:10 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Cristopher Sanchez (6-2, 2.77 ERA, 1.18 WHIP,

The five players Houston was going to send were Randy Ceser, Abraham Toro, Josh James, JB Bukauskas, and Kent Emanuel. Only Toro has carved out a solid MLB career, as the other four haven't had the career that would've made the Astros regret such a deal.

Cristopher Sanchez, who struck out 11, was the latest starter to receive no support against the Astros as the Phillies head to Atlanta looking for answers.

The Astros are an underdog (+133 moneyline odds to win) when they take on the Phillies (-159). The starting pitchers are Zack Wheeler (7-2) for the Philadelphia Phillies, and Colton Gordon (2-1) for the Houston Astros.

Jeremy Pena scored following his leadoff double in the first inning and Victor Caratini added a critical insurance run in the bottom of the eighth for the Houston Astros, who topped the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Wednesday to claim the three-game interleague series.

However, in 2003, at the height of Wagner's superpowers, the Astros traded him to the Philadelphia Phillies. The All-Star closer was dealt as part of a cost-cutting move by Astros leadership at the time. In exchange, Houston received starting pitcher Brandon Duckworth, and minor league right-handers Taylor Buchholz and Ezequiel Astacio.

Stephen and Edrice Matthews were scheduled to hop on an airplane Saturday morning to fly to Atlanta to watch their son, Astros No. 1 prospect Brice Matthews, compete in the All-Star Futures Game in Truist Park.