Guardians complete sweep of Astros
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Following a 10-game losing streak, the Cleveland Guardians won three straight games against one of MLB's best teams, the Houston Astros.
Green tea, long morning walks and calming thoughts at breakfast seem to have helped the Guardians. After a 10-game losing streak, they just completed a three-game sweep of the AL West-leading Astros.
The Guardians won the series opener last night, 7-5, to snap a ten-game losing streak. Jose Ramirez and David Fry each homered to spark the Guardians’ attack and Houston’s offense was limited to just five hits by Tanner Bibee and four relievers.
Houston finished 2-for-21 with runners in scoring position as the Astros lost a second consecutive game to Cleveland.
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Angel Martínez hit a grand slam off closer Josh Hader with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. José Ramírez and Brayan Rocchio also homered to help the Guardians beat the Astros for a second straight night after entering the series on a 10-game skid.
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HOUSTON — Baseball fans know what an intentional walk is. For a refresher, just look at what happens when Jose Ramirez comes to the plate in a game-deciding situation. He’s waved to first base on a free pass. Pitchers don’t even have to throw four pitches off the plate anymore.
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Houston All-Star Hunter Brown endured his most lopsided stat line of a brilliant first half Tuesday against Cleveland.