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

Angel Martinez and Jose Ramirez hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning in support of right-hander Slade Cecconi, who recorded a career-high nine strikeouts to lead the Cleveland Guardians to a 4-2 win over the host Houston Astros on Wednesday and a three-game series sweep.

José Ramírez homered for a third straight game, Angel Martínez also went deep and the Cleveland Guardians got a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep

A couple hours after telling reporters on Wednesday that he was withdrawing from his starting gig at third base for the American League All-Stars because of a sore right ankle, Ramirez led the Guardians to a three-game sweep of the Astros with a 4-2 win at Daikin Park.

Astros -211, Guardians +173; over/under is 7 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Houston Astros. Houston is 55-36 overall and 32-15 at home.

Guardians at Astros picks and predictions Prediction. Astros 5, Guardians 2. Moneyline. The ASTROS (-140) are moderate favorites, and it's actually stunning that they're not favored by way more.

But what about an intentional balk? The last one by a Cleveland pitcher was authored by closer Bob Wickman on May 3, 2005, against the Twins at the Metrodome. Wickman felt the runner on second base was stealing pitches and simply balked him to third.

Guardians at Astros picks and predictions Prediction. Astros 5, Guardians 2. Moneyline. The ASTROS (-140) are moderate favorites, and it's actually stunning that they're not favored by way more.

The Guardians recorded their first series sweep of the Astros since May 19-21, 2017, and produced their first series sweep since April 18-20 against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

José Ramirez homered for a third straight game, Angel Martinez also went deep and the Cleveland Guardians got a 4-2 win over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep

Astros face Guardians after introducing another new player to lineup. A direct result of the numerous injuries that have thinned Houston's roster this season has been the steady stream of minor ...