BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to keep their seven-game home win streak intact when they play the Philadelphia Phillies. Houston has a 47-33 record overall and a 29-13 record at home. The Astros have a 16-7 record in games decided by one run.

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.

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