Astros vs Guardians starting pitchers
- Ben Lively for Cleveland Guardians
- Justin Verlander for Houston Astros
Astros vs Guardians statistics
| Stat |
Astros |
Guardians |
| Hits |
1439 (2nd) |
1254 (24th) |
| Batting Average |
.262 (3rd) |
.238 (21st) |
| Runs Batted In |
699 (11th) |
667 (14th) |
| Runs |
736 (11th) |
705 (14th) |
| Home Runs |
190 (10th) |
184 (12th) |
| Walks |
443 (27th) |
466 (Tied-21st) |
| Stolen Bases |
93 (21st) |
148 (5th) |
| Strikeouts |
1168 (28th) |
1187 (27th) |
| Pitches |
22193 (29th) |
22660 (25th) |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/27/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
5-2 |
| 9/25/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
5-2 |
| 9/24/24 |
vs Cincinnati Reds |
W |
6-1 |
| 9/22/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
2-1 |
| 9/21/24 |
@ St. Louis Cardinals |
L |
6-5 |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 9/27/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
5-2 |
| 9/25/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
8-1 |
| 9/24/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
W |
4-3 |
| 9/23/24 |
vs Seattle Mariners |
L |
6-1 |
| 9/22/24 |
vs Los Angeles Angels |
L |
9-8 |
Astros vs Guardians predictions
Heading into game 2 against the Cleveland Guardians, the Houston Astros will be leaning heavily on some key players to maintain their series lead. Jose Altuve, always a crucial figure at the plate, is projected to bring in a strong performance with solid hits and potentially a few critical RBIs. Also, keep an eye on Kyle Tucker, whose powerful swing could certainly see him driving in crucial runs and perhaps smashing a homer or two. Meanwhile, Justin Verlander on the mound is expected to recover from his recent shaky outings; his experience in high-pressure games could very well make the difference in holding the Guardians' batting lineup at bay.
On the flip side, the Cleveland Guardians are not short of talent themselves, with Jose Ramirez expected to be a significant threat with his ability to knock in runs and perhaps change the game’s momentum with one of his trademark home runs. Steven Kwan is another player who could be instrumental with his knack for getting on base and using his speed to put the Astros under pressure. Their pitcher, Ben Lively, who has shown some solid innings this season, will need to be at his best to curb the high-powered Astros' hitters.
As for predicting the winner of this matchup, the game seems poised for intense competition. Given the strong lineup and the home-field advantage, the Cleveland Guardians might have a slight edge. However, the Astros have consistently shown resilience and clutch performance under pressure, which could very well see them taking a 2-0 lead in the series. This game could go either way, but with the Astros' seasoned lineup and Verlander’s hopeful return to form, I’d lean towards a tight victory for Houston in game 2.
Cleveland Guardians injuries
- James Karinchak (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Alex Cobb (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Petey Halpin (CF): Day-To-Day
- Trevor Stephan (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Shane Bieber (SP): 60-Day-IL
Houston Astros injuries
- Penn Murfee (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Kendall Graveman (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Jairo Solis (SP): Day-To-Day
- Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
- Chas McCormick (LF): 10-Day-IL
Astros vs Guardians game info
| Venue |
Progressive Field |
| Location |
Cleveland, Ohio |
| First pitch |
Sat 6:10 PM |
| Temperature |
73° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
