Brandon Marsh accepts responsibility for baserunning error in Phillies loss to Astros
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:54 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies fell to the Houston Astros 6-5 on Tuesday. Despite a two-run home run from Trea Turner in the sixth inning that narrowed the early 5-0 deficit, baserunning miscues stalled the team's momentum. Brandon Marsh acknowledged a significant error in the seventh inning when he was doubled off second base following a lineout by JT Realmuto. Marsh noted he strayed too far from the bag with no outs, calling the mistake unacceptable and an error in judgment. The Phillies continue to struggle with recurring base-path blunders throughout the 2026 season. These recurring errors remain a concern for the team as they look toward postseason contention.
- •The Phillies lost to the Houston Astros by a final score of 6-5.
- •Brandon Marsh admitted to a costly baserunning mistake in the seventh inning.
- •Trea Turner hit a two-run home run to help close an early 5-0 gap.
- •The team has struggled with recurring baserunning errors throughout the 2026 season.
- 4:54 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies news: Brandon Marsh talks baserunning blunder that doomed Philly vs. Astros
"The Philadelphia Phillies were playing from behind all night long on Tuesday against the Houston Astros, falling behind by five runs, 5-0, through the first four innings of the contest. But in the sixth inning, they were able to cut the deficit to just two runs thanks in large part to the two-run home run Trea Turner hit — turning momentum in their […] The post Phillies news: Brandon Marsh talks baserunning blunder that doomed Philly vs. Astros appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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