Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians: Preview, Predictions and Picks for September 27, 2024

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Sep 27, 2024 6:12 AM
The Cleveland Guardians, riding a four-game home win streak, welcome the Houston Astros to Progressive Field on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 7:10 PM. The Guardians, currently leading the AL Central with a 92-67 record, look to extend their momentum against the Astros, who trail behind with an 86-73 record and a 2-1 series lead. Expect a thrilling showdown between these two AL powerhouses as they square off in this pivotal matchup.
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Astros vs Guardians starting pitchers

  • Joey Cantillo for Cleveland Guardians
  • Ronel Blanco for Houston Astros

Astros vs Guardians statistics

Stat Astros Guardians
Hits 1426 (3rd) 1251 (24th)
Batting Average .261 (3rd) .238 (20th)
Runs Batted In 695 (12th) 665 (14th)
Runs 731 (12th) 703 (14th)
Home Runs 188 (10th) 184 (12th)
Walks 438 (27th) 460 (22nd)
Stolen Bases 93 (21st) 147 (Tied-5th)
Strikeouts 1155 (28th) 1177 (27th)
Pitches 21994 (30th) 22487 (25th)

Cleveland Guardians recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/25/24 vs Cincinnati Reds W 5-2
9/24/24 vs Cincinnati Reds W 6-1
9/22/24 @ St. Louis Cardinals L 2-1
9/21/24 @ St. Louis Cardinals L 6-5
9/20/24 @ St. Louis Cardinals W 5-1

Houston Astros recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
9/25/24 vs Seattle Mariners L 8-1
9/24/24 vs Seattle Mariners W 4-3
9/23/24 vs Seattle Mariners L 6-1
9/22/24 vs Los Angeles Angels L 9-8
9/21/24 vs Los Angeles Angels W 10-4

Astros vs Guardians predictions

Ah, when the Houston Astros clash with the Cleveland Guardians, you know some players are bound to light up the stat sheet. Take Jose Altuve, for instance; this guy has a knack for finding his way on base, and I'd bet we'll see some big at-bats from him in this series. Then there’s Yordan Alvarez, assuming he shakes off that knee sprain, seems primed to add a few more RBIs to his tally, especially with his slugger reputation. And let's not overlook Ronel Blanco's pitching prowess. His ability to limit runs and rack up strikeouts could be a pivotal factor in stifling the Guardians’ hitters.

Shifting focus to the Cleveland Guardians, Jose Ramirez appears ready to do some serious damage. His consistent power-hitting could be crucial for Cleveland if they're going to assert themselves against Houston's lineup. Keep an eye on Will Brennan as well; with his capability to get on base and sprint around to score, he could spark rallies at critical moments. Joey Cantillo, though he’s had a rocky season, has a chance here to turn things around. A strong outing from him could really elevate the team's confidence and control the game's pace.

Finally, predicting a winner here isn’t straightforward, but considering the overall momentum and home-field advantage, the Cleveland Guardians might just edge out a victory. They’ve been on a hot streak at home, and if their pitchers can navigate through the Astros’ heavy hitters efficiently, they could maintain their positive stride. It’ll be a tight contest, but I’m leaning towards a win for the Guardians by a narrow margin.

Cleveland Guardians injuries

  • James Karinchak (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Alex Cobb (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Petey Halpin (CF): Day-To-Day
  • Trevor Stephan (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Shane Bieber (SP): 60-Day-IL

Houston Astros injuries

  • Penn Murfee (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Kendall Graveman (RP): 60-Day-IL
  • Jairo Solis (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
  • Spencer Arrighetti (SP): Day-To-Day

Astros vs Guardians game info

Venue Progressive Field
Location Cleveland, Ohio
First pitch Fri 7:10 PM
Temperature 72°
Chance of Rain 33%

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