Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (41–48) vs. Houston Astros (55–36)
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 8:10 PM ET
Venue: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
Broadcast: Bally Sports Great Lakes, AT&T SportsNet Southwest, MLB.TV
Streaming: FuboTV, MLB.TV (regional restrictions apply)
Game Overview
The Cleveland Guardians snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 7–5 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night, powered by home runs from José Ramírez and David Fry, and a clutch two-run double from Brayan Rocchio. The Astros, who had won five of their last six entering the series, will look to bounce back in Game 2 of this three-game set.
This is the sixth meeting of the season between the two clubs, with the season series now tied 2–2.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | Joey Cantillo (LHP) | 1–0 | 3.41 | 1.39 | 18 |
| Astros | Hunter Brown (RHP) | 9–3 | 1.82 | 0.90 | 112 |
- Cantillo is making just his third MLB start but has shown promise with a solid ERA and strikeout potential.
- Brown has been dominant all season, earning AL Pitcher of the Month honors in June. He’s 6–1 at home and has allowed just 2 ER over his last 18 innings.
Key Players to Watch
Cleveland Guardians
- José Ramírez: 15 HR, 42 RBI – Homered in Game 1 and leads the team in both categories
- Steven Kwan: .298 AVG – 3-for-4 with an RBI in Monday’s win
- Brayan Rocchio: 2-run go-ahead double in Game 1 – clutch performer with RISP
Houston Astros
- Isaac Paredes: 19 HR, 49 RBI – Homered in Game 1, leads team in both categories
- José Altuve: .272 AVG, 16 HR – Batting .500 over his last 5 games with 10 RBI
- Yainer Díaz: .248 AVG, 12 HR – 5-game hit streak, .412 AVG over that span
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Guardians | Astros |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 41–48 (4th AL Central) | 55–36 (1st AL West) |
| Last 10 Games | 2–8 | 7–3 |
| Team ERA | 3.97 | 3.52 |
| Batting Avg | .224 | .260 |
| Home Runs | 91 | 118 |
| Road Record | 21–25 | 32–15 (Home) |
- The Astros are 9–0 in their last nine home games following a home loss.
- The Guardians are 1–10 in their last 11 games and rank 30th in OPS vs. left-handed pitching.
- Houston has outscored opponents by 19 runs over their last 10 games.
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 7
Houston Astros – 205
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 7, 2025
