Houston Astros outlast the Philadelphia Phillies in a nail-biter, as Josh Hader stares down Kyle Schwarber for a clutch save and Hayden Wesneski anchors the rotation. Can the Astros’ bottom of the lineup continue fueling their postseason push while the stars heat up at the right time? Brett Chancey and Eric Huysman break down how decisive homers from Christian Walker and Dalton Varsho powered Houston to a stressful 6-3 victory. Key discussions include Wesneski’s standout six-inning performance, AJ Blubaugh’s emerging bullpen role, and the impact of Houston’s recent outfield shake-up with Jorge Barroso joining the roster. The episode spotlights the team’s shifting offensive dynamics, key defensive gems, and the uphill battle awaiting Hunter Brown against Phillies ace Christopher Sanchez. Will the Astros’ pitching resurgence and “dog mentality” help them secure the AL West—and possibly that critical second seed? Locked On Astros is your daily Houston Astros podcast, hosted by Eric Huysman and Brett Chancey. As part of the Locked On Podcast Network, we bring you the latest Astros news, in-depth game analysis, player updates, and exclusive insights — every single weekday.Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual listener, stay connected with everything happening in Astros baseball. Tune in on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, never to miss an episode.🎧 Subscribe today and make Locked On Astros part of your daily routine — perfect for your commute, workout, or coffee break.📺 We’re growing fast on YouTube — help us reach 20,000 subscribers by subscribing now and joining the best Houston Astros community online!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9fXhBb2-ZTiPwk7WNwYjzQhttps://linktr.ee/LockedOnAstrosFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOAstros?sid=YouTubeLocked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, inProspects & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnMLB#Astros #HoustonAstros #MLBSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!AmazonThis Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.StanceCheck out the ICON collection from Stance—premium comfort, performance, and durability designed for whatever your day brings.Use promo Code LOCKEDON at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Learn more at https://Stance.com.Stance. The Official Sock Partner of Major League Baseball.IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at https://Indeed.com/podcastKALSHIFor a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)00:00 - Astros Edge Phillies RecapEpisode open, instant reactions, and summary of the Astros' tight win over the Phillies including key moments in the ninth inning. 04:00 - Bottom of Order Steps UpDeep dive into the offensive performances, especially from the lower half of the Astros lineup and critical plays from Varsho, Walker, and others. 13:24 - Bullpen Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
