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PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning off Houston closer Josh Hader, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Astros 3-2 in a matchup of division leaders. Brandon Marsh homered for Philadelphia, which won its third straight. Shay Whitcomb had a pair of RBIs for Houston, which defeated Philadelphia in the 2022 World Series. With runners on first and second and no outs, Harper lined the first pitch he saw from Hader to right field to score automatic runner Kyle Schwarber. Matt Strahm worked a scoreless 10th for Philadelphia with help from center fielder Johan Rojas, who made a diving catch for the final out.
