Following a 10-game losing streak, the Cleveland Guardians won three straight games against one of MLB's best teams, the Houston Astros.

Angel Martínez hit a grand slam off closer Josh Hader with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros.

Green tea, long morning walks and calming thoughts at breakfast seem to have helped the Guardians. After a 10-game losing streak, they just completed a three-game sweep of the AL West-leading Astros.

The Guardians claimed a surprising series win over Houston after entering the three-game set mired in a 10-game skid. The Astros dropped back-to-back home contests for the first time since suffering a three-game sweep to the San Francisco Giants in their first homestand of the year.

Preview, lineups, and expert betting tips for the MLB clash between Chicago White Fox vs Cleveland Guardians on July 11, 2025.

Houston finished 2-for-21 with runners in scoring position as the Astros lost a second consecutive game to Cleveland.

HOUSTON — Baseball fans know what an intentional walk is. For a refresher, just look at what happens when Jose Ramirez comes to the plate in a game-deciding situation. He’s waved to first base on a free pass. Pitchers don’t even have to throw four pitches off the plate anymore.