Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros

• Time 8:10 PM ET
• TV Channels CLEG SCHN
• Location Minute Maid Park Houston TX
• Preview The Cleveland Guardians take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park in a clash of AL contenders. The Astros (52-35) led by Cy Young contender Hunter Brown (32.1% strikeout rate) have a strong home defense (3.7 runs allowed per game). The Guardians with a 10-7 win over Pittsburgh on July 6 rely on their speed and defense ranking high in stolen bases and fielding percentage. Key players like José Ramírez and Steven Kwan could challenge Houston’s pitching while Yordan Alvarez’s power poses a threat to Cleveland’s rotation. Minute Maid Park’s short left-field porch could lead to home runs but both teams’ bullpens are among the league’s best suggesting a close strategic battle. Visit Baseball-Reference.com for box scores.
• Sample Betting Odds
  • Moneyline Guardians +135 | Astros -160
  • Run Line Guardians +1.5 (-110) | Astros -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under 7.5 runs (Over -105 | Under -115)