Cam Smith hit solo homer in 9th off All-Star closer Duran in Houston's 2-1 win over Phillies
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Yahoo Sports reports that Cam Smith broke a ninth-inning deadlock with a solo home run off All-Star closer Jhoan Duran, lifting the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. The shot, which came on a splitter, marked the first time Duran had surrendered a home run since late May. Cristian Javier backed the offensive spark with a stingy three-hit outing, while the Phillies fell four games behind Atlanta in the NL East standings on the eve of a pivotal weekend series.
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