Astros rally past Guardians for series opening win in Houston
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:53 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians lost to the Houston Astros 9-3 in the series opener on June 19, 2026. The Guardians initially led after a two-run home run from Rhys Hoskins, making it a 3-2 game in their favor. However, the Astros took control with a three-run homer from Jose Altuve in the sixth inning and added more runs in the seventh. The Guardians struggled to respond offensively, unable to score after the third inning. They aim to even the series in the next game scheduled for June 20 at 7:15 PM Eastern time.
- •Guardians initially led 3-2 with Hoskins' home run.
- •Jose Altuve's sixth-inning homer put the Astros ahead.
- •Astros scored a total of nine runs.
- •Guardians will play the second game of the series on June 20.
- 3:53 AMYahoo Sports — Guards drop series opener in Houston
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