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Game Wrap - Philadelphia 5-0 Victors Over Astros

Philadelphia got a shutout performance from its pitching staff en route to a 5-0 victory over Houston on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.

The Phillies were a -130 favorite in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 9.

Philadelphia got 7 innings from Aaron Nola, who gave up 0 earned runs on 4 hits, while striking out 6. Aaron Nola earned the victory, while the Phillies got 3 RBIs from Nick Castellanos in the win.

Houston's starting pitcher Justin Verlander worked 5 innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 earned runs while striking out 3 in the loss. They got 2 hits from Jose Altuve in a losing cause.

Philadelphia outhit their counterparts 11-6 in the game.