Guardians vs Astros: Can Cleveland Break Their Losing Streak?
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Guardians Face Astros in Houston: A Series Preview
The Cleveland Guardians are set to face the Houston Astros in a three-game series at Minute Maid Park (Daiken Park) in Houston, starting Monday night. The Guardians are looking to turn their season around after a tough stretch, while the Astros are riding high after a dominant series win.
Matchup Details
- Teams: Cleveland Guardians (40-47) vs. Houston Astros (56-34)
- Location: Minute Maid Park, Houston
- Dates: Monday through Wednesday
- TV/Radio: CLEGuardians.TV, WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 FM and the Guardians radio network.
Pitching Matchups
Here's a look at the scheduled pitching matchups for the series:
- Monday: RHP Tanner Bibee (4-9, 4.20 ERA) vs. LHP Colton Gordon (3-1, 4.37 ERA) - 8:10 p.m. ET
- Tuesday: LHP Joey Cantillo (1-0, 3.41 ERA) vs. RHP Hunter Brown (9-3, 1.82 ERA) - 8:10 p.m. ET
- Wednesday: RHP Slade Cecconi (3-4, 3.56 ERA) vs. LHP Brandon Walter (1-1, 4.15 ERA) - 8:10 p.m. ET
Guardians' Struggles
The Guardians are currently on a 10-game losing streak, having been swept by the Detroit Tigers. Their offense has struggled mightily, scoring two or fewer runs in eight of those games. Despite some solid pitching performances, they haven't been able to pull out a win.
Astros' Hot Streak
The Houston Astros, on the other hand, are on a roll. They recently swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, outscoring them 29-6 in the process. They've won nine of their last 11 games and 16 of their last 21.
Key Players to Watch
For the Guardians, Steven Kwan has been a bright spot, hitting well against the Astros this year. For the Astros, Yainer Diaz, a former Cleveland farmhand, has also performed well against his old team.
Odds and Predictions
The Astros are favored in this series, given their recent performance and home-field advantage. However, baseball is unpredictable, and the Guardians will be looking to break their losing streak and surprise the Astros.