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VYPE rankings: Powers rising in playoffs
Matt Malatesta
Nov 21, 2017, 2:03 pm
Lamar will face Ridge Point next. Vype
Originally appeared on Vype.com.
Well, Week 1 of the playoffs went about as planned in the Houston-area, barring a few upsets. FB Bush was shocked by Katy Taylor 14-0, The Woodlands fell to Rockwall at home, Spring took an “L” to Klein 10-7 and Crosby lost a wild one to Port Neches-Groves 72-69.
So what shockers will happen in the Area-Round? There are tons of great games, so stay tuned to our predictions.
CLASS 6A TOP 20
Rank | Team (Record) | Comment |
| 1 | Katy (9-0) | Uhhhh Houston, Katy is a Problem |
| 2 | Klein Collins (10-0) | Will be Tougher Against Stony Point |
| 3 | Cy-Fair (10-0) | Dream Season; Favs for DII Region III |
| 4 | Westfield (10-0) | No One Giving Love to ‘Stangs – Loaded |
| 5 | Ridge Point (9-1) | Game of the Week vs Lamar |
| 6 | Lamar (8-1) | Game of the Week vs Ridge Point |
| 7 | Atascocita (9-1) | Eagles are Flying with Roe at Helm |
| 8 | Langham Creek (9-1) | Will Roll Katy Taylor |
| 9 | Clear Springs (8-2) | Will have Tough Game vs North Shore |
| 10 | North Shore (7-3) | Peaking with Freshman QB |
| 11 | The Woodlands (7-3) | Tough End Against Rockwall |
| 12 | Klein Oak (7-3) | Snuck by Aldine Davis |
| 13 | Cypress Ranch (8-2) | Can They Shock World vs Katy? |
| 14 | Dickinson (8-2) | Gators are Athletic Enough Against Atascocita |
| 15 | Strake Jesuit (8-2) | Cy-Fair will be Tough Challenge |
| 16 | FB Bush (7-2) | Stubbed Toe Against Katy Taylor |
| 17 | Friendswood (8-3) | Interesting Matchup vs Summer Creek |
| 18 | Clear Lake (8-3) | Favored vs Kingwood |
| 19 | Summer Creek (7-3) | Can High-Powered Offense Get by FWood |
| 20 | Klein (7-3) | Defense Flexed vs Spring |
CLASS 5A TOP 10
Rank | Team (Record) | Comment |
| 1 | Manvel (10-0) | Nederland is Next |
| 2 | Angleton (10-0) | Boerne Champion will be a Challenge |
| 3 | FB Marshall (8-2) | Too Talented for New Caney |
| 4 | New Caney (8-2) | Can They Keep Up with Buffs? |
| 5 | Magnolia West (9-1) | Up Against Power Program – Temple |
| 6 | Foster (7-3) | Could Continue Playoff Push vs Dripping Springs |
| 7 | Crosby (8-2) | Heartbreaker to PNG |
| 8 | Galveston Ball (6-4) | Still in Postseason |
| 9 | Texas City (5-5) | Tough Hill to Climb vs PNG |
| 10 | Waltrip (8-1) | Kings of HISD |
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Jun 26, 2025, 7:08 pm
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.
CAM SMITH COMES THROUGH! #BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/Y6dtPpXF9J
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 26, 2025
The rookie's second hit of the game came off Orion Kerkering (5-3) and gave the Astros their fourth straight win.
Brandon Marsh tied the game on a sacrifice fly in the top of the inning to end the Phillies' 26-inning scoreless streak.
The Astros took a 1-0 lead on Yainer Diaz’s RBI single in the second inning. They only managed three more hits off Phillies starter Christopher Sanchez, who struck out 11 with zero walks over six innings. Sanchez has not issued a walk in three straight starts.
Hunter Brown lowered his league best ERA to 1.74 by scattering three singles over seven shutout innings, with nine strikeouts. He did not allow a runner to reach second base.
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Hunter Brown now leads the MLB in lowest ERA (1.74). #BuiltForFuel pic.twitter.com/nkwT2MpgJQ
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 26, 2025
Bryan Abreu (3-3) struck out Trea Turner to end the eighth, and then struck out Kyle Schwarber, Alec Bohm, and Nick Castellanos in the ninth.
Abreu joined Julia Morales after the game and talked about his impressive performance!
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After the @Astros completed their sweep of the Phillies, @JuliaMorales visited with Bryan Abreu!#BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/UeOOSNDKwW
— Space City Home Network (@SpaceCityHN) June 26, 2025
Rafael Marchán had two of the Phillies' four hits. Bryson Stott reached base twice and scored the Phillies' lone run.
Key moment
Smith’s RBI.
Key stat
Brown’s 1.74 ERA is the fourth best in Astros history through 16 starts and the best since Justin Verlander posted a 1.60 ERA through 16 starts in 2018.
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The Astros open a three-game series against the Cubs on Friday with LHP Brandon Walter (0-1 3.80 ERA) on the mound.
The Phillies open a three-game series at the Braves on Friday with RHP Mick Abel (2-1 3.47 ERA) against Atlanta RHP Bryce Elder (2-4 4.77).