Overview

• Angel Martínez clubbed a two-out grand slam off Josh Hader in the top of the 10th inning to lift Cleveland to a 10–6 victory on Tuesday night.
• Monday’s 7–5 opener saw José Ramírez hit a three-run homer and Brayan Rocchio deliver a go-ahead two-run double, snapping Cleveland’s 10-game losing skid.
• Emmanuel Clase earned his 19th save by pitching a perfect ninth inning in the opener, highlighting a bullpen that has been crucial in preserving leads.
• The Astros blew early leads in both games and failed to complete rallies, marking their first back-to-back home losses since early June.
• With consecutive wins in Houston, the Guardians carry renewed momentum into the midseason All-Star break.