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Diaz’s two-run homer off Gavin Williams in the sixth inning gave the Astros a 3-0 until Jose Ramirez erased that lead with a two-run homer of his own to tie the score in the seventh before Astros scored twice in the 10th inning to beat the Guardians, 5-3.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB game to be played on June 8, 2025 on ESPN.

The Guardians' offense has been struggling, and facing Cy Young candidate Hunter Brown won't make things any easier in Saturday's matchup.

The Houston Astros ’ series opener against the Guardians on Friday perhaps held some. Rodgers, making just his second start since May 21, took four plate appearances that yielded two hard-hit flyballs to right-center field, one a home run, and a walk.

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Houston heads into another long stretch with 13 games in 13 days and continues to juggle starting rotation to allow for rest.

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Sep 16, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Reid Detmers (48) walks on the mound after giving up a solo home run to Chicago White Sox first baseman Andrew Vaughn (25) in the first inning at Angel Stadium. / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images