It’s the Houston Astros versus the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- TV Channels: TBS, Space City Home Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies on September 8, 2026
You can watch the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Houston Astros live on DIRECTV on TBS and Space City Home Network on September 8, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Houston Astros (73-71) at Philadelphia Phillies (81-63) — Game Preview
The Houston Astros (73-71) visit Citizens Bank Park today to face the Philadelphia Phillies (81-63). The Astros are 0 games back in the American League West and effectively lead the division, while the Phillies sit 4 games back in the National League East. Philadelphia’s pitching staff has been the sharper unit overall this season, posting a 3.96 team ERA against Houston’s 4.51.
Yordan Alvarez anchors the Houston lineup at .314 with 38 home runs, 95 RBIs, a .432 on-base percentage and a .599 slugging mark, while Philadelphia counters with Kyle Schwarber, who has launched 43 home runs and driven in 87 runs from the middle of the order. Bryce Harper adds a steadier complement to that power, hitting .271 with a .389 on-base percentage and a .499 slugging percentage for the Phillies. Philadelphia continues to navigate injuries in the outfield, with Adolis Garcia (right lat surgery) and Johan Rojas (right elbow surgery) both still on the 60-day injured list.
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Space City Home Network
National TV
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What Time is the Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies Game Today?
The Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies?
You can watch Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies on TBS, your local regional sports network, Space City Home Network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Houston Astros Channel on DIRECTV
Houston Astros games are also available on Space City Home Network (Channel 674).
Players to Watch: Houston Astros vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Houston Astros
Yordan Alvarez — DH. The middle of Houston’s order runs through Alvarez, who is hitting .314 with 38 home runs and 95 RBIs as the club’s primary power threat this season. His .432 on-base percentage and .599 slugging percentage both sit at the top of the Astros’ regular lineup. His 38 home runs are more than double the next-closest total among Houston’s everyday hitters, Isaac Paredes’ 18.
Jose Altuve — 2B. At second base, Altuve is hitting .247 with 15 home runs and 44 RBIs in his 15th major league season. His .309 on-base percentage and .400 slugging percentage reflect a more contact-oriented approach than the power bats surrounding him in the lineup.
Isaac Paredes — 3B. Third baseman Paredes has driven in 79 runs to go with 18 home runs and a .421 slugging percentage this season. His .357 on-base percentage is the second-highest mark among Houston’s regular hitters, trailing only Alvarez’s .432.
Philadelphia Phillies
Bryce Harper — 1B. Harper mans first base for Philadelphia and is hitting .271 with a .389 on-base percentage and a .499 slugging percentage. That balance of average, on-base skill and power has made him a steady presence in the middle of the Phillies lineup.
Kyle Schwarber — DH. Forty-three home runs and 87 RBIs make Schwarber the primary power source in Philadelphia’s lineup this season. He is doing that damage while hitting .243, a profile built around length over average.
Trea Turner — SS. Shortstop Turner sets the table from the top of the Phillies order, hitting .240 with 17 home runs, 52 RBIs and 18 stolen bases. His 90 runs scored are the product of that mix of speed and pop at the top of the lineup.
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