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The Philadelphia Phillies lost their series opener against the Astros 6-5, marked by a key baserunning error from Brandon Marsh and poor starting pitching from Andrew Painter. Manager Rob Thomson addressed the mistakes, while Marsh himself took responsibility for his critical gaffe. In other news, the team announced the demotion of young shortstop Aidan Miller.

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Associated Press · Wed 3:55 AM ET

Astros face the Phillies leading series 1-0 — The Astros lead the series 1-0 after a 6-5 victory over the Phillies, powered by three home runs from Walker, Smith, and Varsho.

More: App.com | Asbury Park Press, SB Nation, SB Nation, and Associated Press

HEAVY · Wed 2:21 AM ET

Philadelphia Phillies Manager Gets Honest About Brutal Brandon Marsh Mistake in Astros Game — Manager Rob Thomson honestly discussed Brandon Marsh’s baserunning blunder in the Astros game, calling it a “brutal mistake” that cost the team.

More: ClutchPoints and NBC Sports Philadelphia

HEAVY · Tue 7:56 PM ET

Philadelphia Phillies Announce Demotion of Young Shortstop Before Astros Series — The Phillies announced the demotion of young shortstop Aidan Miller before the Astros series, moving him to the minor leagues for further development.

More: HEAVY, Philadelphia Phillies On SI, and Athlon Sports

Just outside the window — 14 items published before this window

Phillies host the Astros to begin 3-game seriesAssociated Press · Tue 3:55 AM ET
4 takeaways from Braves-Phillies: Ronald Acuña Jr. looks very back, the Phillies' bullpen could be their downfall and moreYahoo Sports · Mon 11:01 PM ET
Jesús Luzardo throws a 2-hit shutout, Phillies beat Braves 1-0Associated Press · Mon 10:57 PM ET
Phillies news: Philadelphia trio on verge of feat not seen before in MLB historyClutchPoints · Mon 10:42 PM ET
Phillies Handed Major Injury Update on Impact Left-Handed PitcherHEAVY · Mon 10:16 PM ET
Phillies Tie Series With Braves Behind Luzardo’s MasterpieceEasy Sportz · Mon 9:57 PM ET
Phillies’ Jesus Luzardo Makes Statement After Shutting Out BravesHEAVY · Mon 9:52 PM ET
Phillies Magic Number Improved Heading Into Astros SeriesPhiladelphia Phillies On SI · Mon 8:00 PM ET
The Phillies' rotation is finally playing like October mattersUSA TODAY Sports · Mon 7:36 PM ET
Phillies Manager Makes Honest Jesus Luzardo Admission After Braves GameHEAVY · Mon 7:24 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber Makes Phillies History in Win Over BravesHEAVY · Mon 6:38 PM ET
Braves at Phillies series recap: Atlanta holds serve and keeps their nerveSB Nation · Mon 6:30 PM ET
MLB World Reacts to Jesús Luzardo Performance in Braves-Phillies GameHEAVY · Mon 6:03 PM ET
Jesús Luzardo pitched his first career shutout. The Phillies expect more in OctoberAssociated Press · Mon 5:10 PM ET

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