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Astros Defeat Guardians 4-2, Peña’s Streak Reaches 12 Games

Friday’s loss deepens Cleveland’s skid following six defeats in its last 10 games.

Houston Astros second baseman Brendan Rodgers, left, tags out Cleveland Guardians' Angel Martinez (1) at second base in the first inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Houston Astros' Jose Altuve is congratulated in the dugout after scoring in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Cleveland Guardians third baseman Jose Ramirez fields a ground ball hit by Houston Astros' Jacob Melton and throws to first base for the out in the third inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes (15) catches a fly ball hit for an out and throws to first base for the out on David Fry in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Overview

  • The Astros improved to 35-28 overall and won seven of their last 10 games by defeating Cleveland 4-2 in Friday’s series opener.
  • Jeremy Peña recorded three hits against the Guardians to extend his hitting streak to 12 games, marking his second double-digit run this season.
  • Rookie Colton Gordon allowed one run over five innings to earn his first major league victory, with the Astros bullpen preserving the lead.
  • The Guardians’ offense has batted just .231 over its last 10 games and has been held to two runs or fewer in half of those contests.
  • José Ramírez extended his on-base streak to 31 games, and Carlos Santana saw his 14-game hitting streak end in the opener.