This series features a glimpse into the future. Phillies fans are finally seeing top prospects Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford graduate to the big stage. Houston counters with their own rising stars like AJ Blubaugh , who ended last season with 21 straight scoreless innings. Series Schedule All games will be hosted at Citizens Bank Park : Game 1: Tuesday, Sept 8 @ 6:40 PM ET Game 2: Wednesday, Sept 9 @ 6:40 PM ET Game 3: Thursday, Sept 10 @ 1:05 PM ET How to Watch
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If you can’t make it to the Bank, you can catch the action live on MLB.TV via subscription. This series features a glimpse into the future
Both teams entered 2026 with questions. For the Phillies, the big story has been the health of , who has spent time on the mend this year. In his absence, the rotation has been anchored by Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Luzardo , both of whom are proving their massive offseason extensions were worth every penny. Series Schedule All games will be hosted at