The Phillies finally scored a run in the 8th after 26 innings, but then immediately gave it back in a 2-1 loss to the Astros.

Through one-half of the regular season, the Astros are 48-33, good for first in the American League West, leading the Seattle Mariners by 6 games. They rank third in the AL in run-differential (+50) and are 30-13 at home and 18-20 on the road.

How to watch, listen When: 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, Daikin ParkTV: Space City Home NetworkRadio: 790 AM, 93.3 FM Pregame reading • Lance McCullers Jr. says all signs are 'trending in right direction' for return from foot injury• Chas McCormick nearing a rehab assignment as part of recovery from oblique strain.