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Guardians Sweep Astros to Snap 10-Game Losing Streak

Cleveland heads into the All-Star break with renewed momentum after completing the sweep that halted its franchise-worst skid

San Francisco Giants' Patrick Bailey, middle right, celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run inside the park home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies in San Francisco, Tuesday, July 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey rounds third base on his way to a three-run, inside-the-park walkoff home run against the Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park.
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge (99) reacts after hitting a single during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

Overview

  • Cleveland completed a three-game sweep of Houston with a 4-2 win Wednesday, marking its first series sweep since 2017 and ending a franchise-record 10-game slide
  • Slade Cecconi spun seven innings of two-run ball and set a career high with nine strikeouts to stifle the Astros’ potent lineup
  • Angel Martinez and José Ramírez opened the finale with back-to-back homers in the first inning to provide an early cushion
  • Houston suffered its first series defeat since mid-May as manager Joe Espada’s decision to use Josh Hader on three days’ rest backfired in extra innings
  • Cleveland carries its newfound confidence into the All-Star break as it bids to climb back into the American League Central race