The Houston Astros ended an eight-game road losing streak with a 9-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night in Cleveland. Isaac Paredes hit two home runs, while Christian Walker added a two-run homer. Left fielder Taylor Trammell left the game with a left groin injury in the fourth inning.
Houston improved to 2-10 on the road this season after the win, which came in the opener of a three-game series. Spencer Arrighetti earned his second win, pitching five innings while issuing four walks. Carlos Correa collected three hits and drove in two runs to help secure the victory. The Astros, who entered with a 9-15 record, have placed 15 players on the injured list this season amid ongoing health issues. Manager Joe Espada had expressed optimism about the team's health before the game. Trammell reached base on an infield single in the fourth, advanced to third, and then pulled up lame while trying to score on Brice Matthews' bunt attempt. He shook his head in frustration as he walked off, replaced by pinch-runner Cam Smith, who later scored on Matthews' double. Trammell had walked in his first at-bat and entered the series hitting .321 with four RBIs.
