Astros Defeat Guardians 4-2 with Gordon's First MLB Win

The Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 in a game highlighted by Jeremy Peña's three-hit performance that extended his hitting streak to 12 games and Colton Gordon earning his first major league win. Christian Walker's two-run double in the fifth inning and Brendan Rodgers' solo home run helped secure the Astros' victory, improving their record to nine wins in their last 12 games. The Guardians struggled with base running and defense, including two key outs on the bases by Angel Martinez and José Ramírez and an off-target throw by Ramírez that allowed Peña to score. Cleveland's David Fry hit a home run, but the Guardians have dropped seven of their last 11 games. The game also marked important roster developments for the Guardians, who announced that ace Shane Bieber will be shut down for roughly a week due to soreness during his rehab from Tommy John surgery, while catcher Austin Hedges may enter the concussion injured list. The Astros continue to lead the American League West with strong offensive contributions from Peña, who is batting .318 overall and .432 during his current streak, and key players like Jose Altuve and Mauricio Dubon have also performed well against Guardians' starter Logan Allen.