Astros vs Guardians starting pitchers
- Nick Sandlin for Cleveland Guardians
- Ryan Gusto for Houston Astros
Astros vs Guardians statistics
| Stat |
Astros |
Guardians |
| Hits |
1448 (2nd) |
1263 (24th) |
| Batting Average |
.262 (3rd) |
.238 (21st) |
| Runs Batted In |
701 (11th) |
670 (14th) |
| Runs |
740 (Tied-10th) |
708 (14th) |
| Home Runs |
190 (Tied-10th) |
185 (12th) |
| Walks |
448 (27th) |
466 (23rd) |
| Stolen Bases |
93 (21st) |
148 (5th) |
| Strikeouts |
1176 (28th) |
1196 (27th) |
| Pitches |
22359 (29th) |
22805 (25th) |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/28/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
4-3 |
| 9/27/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
5-2 |
| 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 |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/28/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
4-3 |
| 9/27/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
5-2 |
| 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 |
Astros vs Guardians predictions
As the Houston Astros gear up to face the Cleveland Guardians, all eyes will be on stars like Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman. Tucker, known for his consistency and power at the plate, seems poised for a strong performance, possibly adding a few crucial RBIs to his tally. Meanwhile, Bregman's knack for getting on base and driving in runs could be a significant factor in Houston's offensive strategy. Both players have shown a tendency to rise to the occasion, and their contributions could be pivotal in this matchup.
On the Cleveland Guardians side, José Ramírez appears ready to make a substantial impact. Known for his explosive batting and ability to bring runners home, Ramírez could be a thorn in the side for Astros pitchers. Alongside him, Steven Kwan’s ability to get on base and his speed might disrupt the rhythm of the Astros' pitching staff, setting the stage for potentially big innings for Cleveland. Their performances will be critical if the Guardians hope to avoid a series sweep.
Looking at how both teams stack up, it seems the Cleveland Guardians might have the edge in this particular game, especially with key players like Ramírez and Kwan expected to make significant contributions. The Guardians’ lineup, coupled with their strategic base running, could very well overpower the Astros' pitchers. Considering the performance trends and matchups, I’m leaning towards a Guardians win in what promises to be a closely contested game.
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
- Yordan Alvarez (LF): Day-To-Day
Astros vs Guardians game info
| Venue |
Progressive Field |
| Location |
Cleveland, Ohio |
| First pitch |
Sun 3:10 PM |
| Temperature |
72° |
| Chance of Rain |
15% |
