Guardians complete sweep of Astros
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Preview the July 9 matchup between the Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.
PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Slade Cecconi (3-4, 3.56 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); Astros: Brandon Walter (1-1, 4.15 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)
Angel Martinez hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the top of the 10th inning, and the visiting Cleveland Guardians stunned the Houston Astros 10-6 on Tuesday.
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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.
The Houston Astros will give the start to Lance McCullers (2-3, 5.82 ERA), who is looking for win No. 3 on the season, and the Rangers will counter with Jack Leiter (4-6, 4.32 ERA). Prepare for the Astros vs.
The White Sox and Guardians will play a split doubleheader on Friday, as Thursday's game was postponed due to rain.