Outcomes are what matter and the Guardians executed with efficiency in a 6-1 handling of the Houston Astros. Triston McKenzie carried a two-hit shutout into the seventh inning before Alex Bregman homered in the Astros’ only run. His dominant performance stands out but every Guardians player (and the Astros defense) found a way to contribute.
José Ramírez and unlikely but consistent co-star Luke Maile dealt the damage for Cleveland at the plate this evening. Ramírez homered and doubled to drive in four, while Maile singled three times, drew a walk, and scored thrice. THRICE. The returns are unbelievably early on Maile, but they are nice.