Probables: CLE RHP Slade Cecconi (4–5, 4.11 ERA) vs. HOU RHP Kai-Wei Teng (2–4, 4.88 ERA)
First Pitch: 2:10 PM CT (12:10 PM PT)
Television: Bally Sports Great Lakes, AT&T SportsNet Southwest, MLB.TV
Venue & Weather
Minute Maid Park — Houston, Texas
- Roof: Expected closed due to heat/humidity
- Temperature: Controlled (72–75°F)
- Humidity: Controlled
- Wind: Not applicable indoors
Impact:
- Neutral-to-slight hitter’s park
- Short porch in left boosts RH pull power
- Run environment: +3–5% above league average
Injury Report
Cleveland Guardians
- Steven Kwan (hamstring) — Day-to-day, expected to start
- Josh Naylor (wrist) — Out, major middle-order loss
- Eli Morgan (shoulder) — Out, bullpen depth reduced
- James Karinchak (back) — Available but limited
Houston Astros
- Kyle Tucker (shin) — Day-to-day, likely to start
- Yordan Álvarez (hand) — Questionable, trending toward playing
- Cristian Javier (elbow) — Out, rotation depth weakened
- Ryan Pressly (neck) — Out, late-inning leverage compromised
Team Records & Recent Form
Cleveland Guardians (41–36)
- Last 10: 5–5
- Road Record: 19–20
- Run Differential: +18
- Strengths: elite bullpen, strong contact hitting, excellent defense
- Weaknesses: inconsistent power, lineup thins without Naylor
Houston Astros (36–42)
- Last 10: 4–6
- Home Record: 19–20
- Run Differential: –27
- Strengths: top-end lineup talent, improving rotation
- Weaknesses: bullpen instability, streaky offense
Series History
- 2023–2026 Combined: Astros lead 10–7
- At Minute Maid Park: Astros lead 6–3
- Last 6 meetings: Astros lead 4–2
- Average scoring in Houston: 8.7 runs/game
Pitching Matchup Breakdown
CLEVELAND — RHP Slade Cecconi
2026 Stats: 4–5, 4.11 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 63 K in 72 IP Pitch Mix:
- 4-seam: 94–96 mph
- Slider: 84–87 mph
- Curveball: 78–80 mph
- Changeup: 87 mph
Strengths:
- Excellent slider command
- Strong vs. right-handed hitters
- Keeps ball in yard (0.9 HR/9)
Weaknesses:
- Vulnerable to left-handed power
- Astros have multiple LH threats (Álvarez, Tucker, Peña from right side)
- Struggles when behind in counts
Astros vs. Cecconi:
- Álvarez: 1-for-3, HR
- Bregman: 2-for-5, 2B
- Tucker: 1-for-4
HOUSTON — RHP Kai-Wei Teng
2026 Stats: 2–4, 4.88 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 54 K in 55 IP Pitch Mix:
- 4-seam: 92–94 mph
- Splitter: 84–86 mph
- Slider: 82–84 mph
- Curveball: 75 mph
Strengths:
- Generates strikeouts
- Splitter effective vs. left-handed hitters
- Strong home splits (4.12 ERA at Minute Maid)
Weaknesses:
- Walk issues
- Prone to big innings
- Guardians excel vs. pitchers with command volatility
Guardians vs. Teng:
- First career matchup
Key Player Matchups
José Ramírez (CLE) vs. Teng
- Ramírez hitting .295 with .540 SLG vs RHP
- Teng’s splitter must stay down
- Edge: Ramírez
Yordan Álvarez (HOU) vs. Cecconi
- Álvarez hitting .310 with .600 SLG vs RHP
- Cecconi’s slider must be sharp
- Edge: Álvarez
Kyle Tucker (HOU) vs. Cecconi
- Tucker hitting .284 with .520 SLG vs RHP
- Cecconi’s changeup is key
- Edge: Tucker
Andrés Giménez (CLE) vs. Teng
- Giménez hitting .302 vs RHP
- Teng’s command issues favor Giménez’s contact profile
- Edge: Giménez
Betting Trends
Cleveland Guardians
- 6–2 in last 8 vs. losing teams
- 5–1 in last 6 road games
- Under is 7–3 in last 10 Cecconi starts
- Guardians 4–1 in last 5 vs. HOU
Houston Astros
- 3–7 in last 10 overall
- 2–6 in last 8 home games
- Over is 5–2 in last 7 Teng starts
- Astros 1–4 in last 5 vs. CLE
Head-to-Head
- Under is 6–3 last 9
- Road team is 5–2 last 7
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 8.5
Houston Astros – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 20, 2026
