Guardians Strike Early with Back-to-Back Homers! 
What's a more exciting way to start a game than with back-to-back homers? Our Cleveland Guardians jumped to a quick lead in the top of the 1st inning. 
Angel Martinez got us on the board with a 374-foot homer to left field, and just when we thought it couldn't get better, Jose Ramirez followed with a 362-foot homer! That left the Houston Astros stunned, putting us up 2-0. Two home runs, an early advantage, confidence soaring—incredible! 
Defense Holds Strong
Throughout the next several innings, our pitching and defense kept the Astros at bay. Austin Hedges and our infield worked seamlessly to execute double plays and held the impressive Astros lineup scoreless for six innings. The strikes kept coming from our pitching staff, leaving the Houston batters fighting through strikeouts and groundouts looking for answers. With all the eyes on the Astros trying to make a move, our defense refused to flinch. 
Big Plays Seal the Win 
Heading into the 7th, the Guardians decided to put the game out of reach. Jose Ramirez's single followed by Carlos Santana's toughness on the bases set the stage. Johnathan Rodriguez came in clutch, singling to left and driving in both Ramirez and Santana, sending the score to 4-0. 
The Astros attempted a comeback in the 8th, scoring twice, but it fell short. Paul Sewald stepped up in the 9th, securing a quick 1-2-3 inning to cap off the 4-2 win. Great job, Guardians! This victory was a fantastic team effort—showing off our grit and determination! 
Looking forward to seeing more of this energy in the rest of the season! Go Guardians!
Scoreboard for Guardians @ Astros (July 10th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0 |