Astros rally past Guardians for series opening win in Houston

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.

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