{
  "id": 6368287,
  "title": "Walker, Smith, Varsho homers power Astros to 6-5 win over the Phillies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/walker-smith-varsho-homers-power-astros-to-6-5-win-over-the-phillies-6368287",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T01:57:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/09/08/walker-smith-varsho-homers-power-astros-to-6-5-win-over-the-phillies"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Christian Walker, Cam Smith, and Daulton Varsho each hit a homer as the Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday night. The Astros took an early 5-0 lead but closer Josh Hader had to retire the tying runner in the ninth inning, ending a 21-inning scoreless streak. Walker, Smith, and Varsho each contributed a solo home run to the Astros' six-run total. Hayden Wesneski (5-1) pitched six scoreless innings before Hader got his 24th save. The Astros entered the series two games ahead of Texas in the AL West. The Phillies started the series a half-game ahead of the Chicago Cubs for the first wild-card spot in the National League.",
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        "title": "Walker, Smith, Varsho homers power Astros to 6-5 win over the Phillies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/walker-smith-varsho-homers-power-astros-to-6-5-win-over-the-phillies",
        "published": "2026-09-09T01:56:48.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}