Guardians overpower Astros 8-1 with three home runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:48 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians defeated the Houston Astros 8-1 on June 20 in Houston. Spencer Arrighetti struggled for the Astros, allowing three home runs, including a solo shot by Travis Bazzana and a crucial 2-run homer by Kyle Manzardo in the third inning. Houston tied the game early but could not capitalize on scoring opportunities, leading to their fourth consecutive loss. Guardians starter Joey Cantillo pitched eight strong innings, yielding just one run. The teams will meet again for the rubber match tomorrow at 1:10 PM CT.
- •Spencer Arrighetti allows six earned runs in six innings.
- •Travis Bazzana and Kyle Manzardo each hit home runs.
- •Guardians score two more runs in the seventh inning.
- •Guardians starter Joey Cantillo pitches eight innings with one run allowed.
- •Astros and Guardians will play the rubber match on June 21.
- 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — Arrighetti Surrenders 3 HRs in 8-1 Loss to Guardians
"Spencer Arrighetti’s (L, 7-3) May dominance has been followed by significant June struggles, and tonight was no exception. Arrighetti’s first pitch of the game was drilled out to right center for a solo homer by Travis Bazzana to give the Guardians a 1-0 lead. Houston tied the game in the bottom of the second. Back-to-back […]
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