Metrics, so far, are somewhat mixed. The Astros awoke Friday rated 18th in defensive runs saved, albeit with improved infield marks. Statcast ranked them second in team outs above average behind only the Cardinals. A 4-2 win over the Guardians, then, illustrated how impactful that facet of play can be.

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Jeremy Peña had three hits to extend his hitting streak to 12 games, Colton Gordon got his first major league win and the Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 4-2.

CLEVELAND — A club operating on uneven offense must dwell in details. Manager Joe Espada maintains the importance of the Houston Astros doing little things right. They arrived in Cleveland in the predawn hours Friday, following their rain-delayed win in Pittsburgh the night before. Meticulousness could be a casualty under such circumstances.

It’s Friday, June 6 and the Astros (34-28) are in Cleveland to take on the Guardians (33-28). Colton Gordon is slated to take the mound for Houston against Logan Allen for Cleveland.

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Shane Bieber will not start on Friday, and his road back to the major leagues just got even longer.

Lance McCullers Jr. is scheduled to start again Sunday, but that likely will get pushed back to Tuesday at home.

MLB player prop bets and odds for Jeremy Joan Peña on Friday, June 6, 2025, as the Houston Astros take on the Cleveland Guardians.