Cristian Javier leads the Astros to a win against the Phillies

The Houston Astros secured a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday. Cristian Javier pitched six innings, allowing one run and three hits while utilizing a mix of fastballs and changeups. This performance followed a promising start against Arizona, providing a boost for an Astros rotation navigating injuries and a mid-season transition to the bullpen for the right-hander. Cam Smith also contributed to the win, hitting a home run for the Astros. The victory marks a significant outing for Javier, who previously threw six innings in a combined no-hitter at the same venue during the 2022 World Series. Houston managed eight hits in the contest, while Philadelphia was held to three.

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