BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros will try to keep their nine-game home win streak alive when they take on the Chicago Cubs. Houston is 49-33 overall and 31-13 at home. Astros pitchers have a collective 3.42 ERA, which ranks fourth in the majors.

Cam Smith hit an RBI single in the eighth inning to give the Houston Astros a 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday.

The Astros' offense produced despite the setback. Designated hitter Victor Caratini broke the ice with a sacrifice fly in the third before catcher Yainer Diaz hit a three-run homer to left center in the same frame. Right fielder Cam Smith then hit another three-run homer to the same area in the fourth, and he reached base four times.