The reigning American League Central Division champion Cleveland Guardians open a three-game series with the Houston Astros tonight.
The Guardians (13-10) hold a half-game lead over the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central Division. The Astros (8-15) are at the bottom of the AL West.
Follow along here throughout the game for live updates, highlights and analysis:
Guardians cut deficit in half after one against Astros
Steven Kwan lined out to center field. Chase DeLauter hit a BB to right that was caught. Jose Ramirez walks on four pitches. Kyle Manzardo singles to center field. Rhys Hoskins singles to left to score Jose Ramirez. George Valera grounds out to first. Houston 2, Cleveland 1, T2
Christian Walker, Astros draw first blood with two-out home run in first
Carlos Correa singled to left on the first pitch. Yordan Alvarez lined out to left. Jose Altuve flew out to the warning track in right. Christian Walker lasered a 391-foot home run to left on the first pitch. Isaac Paredes singled over short. Taylor Trammel walked. Yanier Diaz flew to left. Houston 2, Cleveland 0, B1
What time do the Guardian play tonight?
First pitch is 6:10 p.m. Monday, April 20.
Where to watch Guardians vs. Astros
The Cleveland Guardians vs. Houston Astros game is available on TV via Guardians.TV and Space City Home Network. Streaming is available on MLB.TV and Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Guardians lineup today vs. Astros
Astros lineup today vs. Guardians
Guardians vs. Astros starting pitchers tonight
The Guardians will send right-hander Slade Cecconi (0-2, 5.03) to face Houston right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (1.0, 1.50) Cerconi pitched four innings of three-hit ball on April 15 against the St. Louis Cardinals. He gave up one run, earned, walked five and struck out four.
Arrighetti went six innings of three-hit ball. He struck out 10, walked four and hit two and allowed one run.
Guardians vs. Astros pitching probables
American League Central Division standings
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