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Paredes Hits First Two Homers as Astros Rout Guardians 9-2

Houston stops a four-game skid despite a growing injury list.

The ball gets by Cleveland Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio, center left, as Houston Astros' Cam Smith (11) steals second base in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/David Richard)
A newly mustachioed Christian Walker was among three Astros with three hits in Monday's series-opening rout in Cleveland that halted a four-game losing streak.
Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor, left, stands near home plate as Houston Astros' Christian Walker (8) scores in the fifth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Houston Astros' Isaac Paredes celebrates after his solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Overview

  • The Astros won 9-2 in Cleveland on Monday to halt a four-game slide and move to 9-15.
  • Isaac Paredes launched his first two home runs of the season, breaking a 2-2 tie with a fourth-inning leadoff shot.
  • Christian Walker opened the scoring with a two-run homer in the first and snapped an 0-for-15 stretch with a three-hit night.
  • Right-hander Spencer Arrighetti earned the win with five innings of two-run ball on five hits, four walks, and three strikeouts.
  • Center fielder Taylor Trammell left with a left groin injury as Houston’s injury count grew, and infielder Nick Allen went on the 10-day injured list before the game.