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Astros Host the Guardians, Try to Continue Home Win Streak
Cleveland brings a 40-35 record and Tanner Bibee to the opener, while Houston is 35-41 and has lost 17 games when allowing a home run.
The Houston Astros started a three-game home series against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday, featuring a pitching matchup of Tanner Bibee against Tatsuya Imai.
Cleveland enters with a 40-35 overall record, including a 21-18 mark on the road, while Houston holds a 35-41 record overall and an 18-20 home record.
Offensively, Christian Walker leads Houston with 18 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Yordan Alvarez is 15-for-40 recently and Jose Ramirez recorded two home runs for Cleveland.
Both teams face roster depth challenges, with Cleveland's Jose Ramirez on the 10-Day IL with a hand injury and Houston's Cristian Javier on the 60-Day IL.
The betting line lists the Astros at-125 and the Guardians at +103, with an over/under of 8 1/2 runs; Houston holds a 17-36 record when allowing home runs.