Yordan Alvarez had a remarkable game with three home runs, and rookie Spencer Arrighetti nearly pitched a no-hitter as the Houston Astros dominated the Philadelphia Phillies 10-0. Arrighetti, a 24-year-old pitcher, was outstanding, holding the Phillies hitless through seven innings until Austin Hays broke up the no-hit bid in the eighth inning with a single. Despite this, Arrighetti finished strong with 11 strikeouts and only allowing two hits in his longest professional outing to date. Bryan King helped close out the game, allowing the Astros to limit the Phillies to just three hits.

Alvarez shone at the plate, hitting three home runs, including a two-run shot off Taijuan Walker in the fourth inning. Spencer Arrighetti also hit a home run in the seventh inning to contribute to the Astros’ victory. Chas McCormick added another home run for the Astros, who collected a season-high 18 hits in the game. Walker, on the other hand, struggled on the mound, giving up 13 hits and six runs in six innings.

The Phillies have had a tough time in Walker’s starts, losing in his last nine outings. The Astros managed to steal home in the first inning, with Jose Altuve capitalizing on a moment of confusion by Bryce Harper to score a run. Arrighetti’s strong pitching and the Astros’ solid hitting performance helped them avoid a three-game sweep.

Arrighetti, a sixth-round pick in the draft, showed great potential on the mound, with an impressive pitch count through seven innings. The Astros’ defense also played a crucial role in keeping the no-hitter bid alive, with Mauricio Dubón making a spectacular catch against the wall in the seventh inning. Despite the loss of the no-hit bid, the Astros celebrated a convincing win and improved their record.

Houston’s victory against the Phillies showcased their offensive prowess and highlighted Arrighetti’s promising talent on the mound. The Astros will look to build on this win as they continue their season in pursuit of further success.