Astros Rise as Stars Stall | Sports News

The Astros are clinging to the AL West lead with a gritty win over the Phillies, even as stars Yordan Alvarez and Jose Altuve go cold—thanks to unexpected heroics from players like Varsho, Walker, and Smith. Manager Espada stressed team-wide contributions are key, echoing Walker’s message: support your stars through slumps. With a brutal road stretch ahead—including Tampa Bay, then home games against KC and Atlanta—every win matters. No more Ranger matchups this season means the division race is now a one-team-in playoff spot battle, and Houston’s got their eyes on the prize. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/127eed1bae6165b3