Guardians Angel Martinez Hits Grand Slam in 10-Inning Win Over Astros

Angel Martinez played a pivotal role in the Cleveland Guardians' recent victories over the Houston Astros, notably hitting his first career grand slam in the 10th inning of a 10-6 extra-inning win on Tuesday. This grand slam, coming off closer Josh Hader, helped Cleveland snap a 10-game losing streak and marked a career high in RBIs for Martinez, who has been struggling with a .238 batting average this season. Martinez extended his hitting streak to six games with a solo homer in the following 4-2 win on Wednesday, showcasing a notable offensive surge. Alongside Martinez, teammates José Ramírez and Brayan Rocchio also contributed home runs, supporting the Guardians' back-to-back wins. Despite Houston's strong start and contributions from players like Jose Altuve, who drove in four runs, the Guardians' timely hitting and bullpen performance secured the wins. Martinez's increased playing time, due to an injury to Lane Thomas, appears to be paying dividends as the Guardians aim to build momentum.