A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the MLB game between the Houston Astros and Philadelphia Phillies on Sept. 9, 2026.

Our Astros vs. Phillies predictions and MLB picks are backing Philadelphia to take care of business with Zack Wheeler on the mound.

The Astros once again piled up runs against the Phillies but Houston's pitching staff couldn't make it hold up as Philadelphia got to starter Hunter Brown and the bullpen.

Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies Betting Preview for September 9

Astros starter Hunter Brown had seven strikeouts and no walks, but the Phillies kept finding holes, running aggressively and turning soft contact into an eventual win.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve doubled in the third inning against Philadelphia on Wednesday night for his 2,500th career hit.

Luis Arraez leads the Philadelphia Phillies into a matchup with Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park, on Thursday at 1:05 p.m. ET. Arraez is at .318, the best average in the league, while Alvarez is second at .312. Zack Wheeler (12-5 ...

Houston took a big lead and then its bullpen had to fend off a Philadelphia comeback to nail down a win

On Wednesday night, the Philadelphia Phillies will finish their three-game series against the Houston Astros at Citizens Bank Park.Most recently, the Phillies lost 6-5 on Tuesday.Bryson Stott went 1-for-3 in the loss.