Guardians complete sweep of Astros
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Mon.'s MLB: Guardians snap 10-game skid
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However, Cleveland's eighth-ranked prospect has spent more time on the injured list this season than on the field, and Brito is headed right back to the IL following a recent injury. The organization announced on Tuesday that Brito has been placed on the 7-day injured list with a left hamstring strain.
The team says Ramírez will instead 'focus on recovery and preparation for the second half of the season.' The 32-year-old has dealt with several nagging injuries.
An inability to score runs has caused the Cleveland Guardians to fall rapidly in the American League Central standings.
Finally, the Cleveland Guardians were able to collect a couple of timely hits, and just like that, snapped their 10-game losing streak with a 7-5 victory over the Houston Astros. One of the key moments of the night was Brayan Rocchio's two-run RBI double, which gave the Guardians a two-run lead at the time.
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Victor Caratini's two-out homer in the bottom of the inning drew the Astros within a run, but they got no closer. David Fry added a two-out solo homer off Kaleb Ort in the ninth for the final margin.
The Guardians were one strike away from a huge win against Tarik Skubal and the Tigers. Then it fell apart in stunning fashion.
MLB.com released its updated Top-100 prospects list, and a trio of Cleveland's young players appeared, and two of them were featured in the ranking's highest risers. The players featured in their rankings are Travis Bazzana (No. 16), Chase DeLauter (No. 35), Angel Genao (No. 72), C.J. Kayfus (No. 75), and Jaison Chourio (No. 72).
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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.