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San Francisco Chronicle
09-07-2025
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Angel Martínez's grand slam in 10th inning gives Guardians win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Angel Martínez hit a grand slam off closer Josh Hader with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. José Ramírez and Brayan Rocchio also homered to help the Guardians beat the Astros for a second straight night after entering the series on a 10-game skid. Out for a second inning after throwing a scoreless ninth and with a runner on starting on second, Hader (5-2) intentionally walked Ramírez before walking Carlos Santana to load the bases. Hader struck out pinch-hitter Johnathan Rodríguez before Martínez sent a sinker 344 feet, into the first row of the seats in left field to put the Guardians on top. Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase struck out one in a scoreless 10th to end it after Jakob Junis (2-1) struck out two in the ninth to earn the win. Houston scored two runs in the eighth inning, with an RBI single from Jose Altuve, to tie it. Altuve had two hits and drove in four runs, and rookie Cam Smith added three hits. Houston starter Hunter Brown, who entered with an MLB-leading 1.82 ERA, yielded six hits and a season-high six runs in six innings. There was one on with one out in the first when Ramírez homered for a second consecutive game, giving the Guardians a 2-0 lead. The Astros cut the lead to 2-1 when Isaac Paredes scored on a sacrifice fly by Altuve in the bottom of the inning. Rocchio doubled to start the third before scoring on a one-out double by Nolan Jones, making it 3-1. A two-out single by Daniel Schneemann scored two more, extending the lead to 5-1. Altuve's two-run double cut the lead to 6-3 with no outs in the fifth. Houston got within 6-4 when he scored on a sacrifice fly by Victor Caratini. Cleveland starter Joey Cantillo allowed five hits and three runs with seven strikeouts in four-plus innings. Key stat It's the first time Cleveland has won back-to-back games since beating the Athletics June 21-22. Up next Houston LHP Brandon Walter (1-1, 4.15 ERA) opposes RHP Slade Cecconi (3-4, 3.56) when the series concludes Wednesday. ___
Fox Sports
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Angel Martínez's grand slam in 10th inning gives Guardians win over Astros
Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — Angel Martinez hit a grand slam off closer Josh Hader with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. Jose Ramirez and Brayan Rocchio also homered to help the Guardians beat the Astros for a second straight night after entering the series on a 10-game skid. Out for a second inning after throwing a scoreless ninth and with a runner on starting on second, Hader (5-2) intentionally walked Ramírez before walking Carlos Santana to load the bases. Hader struck out pinch-hitter Johnathan Rodriguez before Martínez sent a sinker 344 feet, into the first row of the seats in left field to put the Guardians on top. Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase struck out one in a scoreless 10th to end it after Jakob Junis (2-1) struck out two in the ninth to earn the win. Houston scored two runs in the eighth inning, with an RBI single from Jose Altuve, to tie it. Altuve had two hits and drove in four runs, and rookie Cam Smith added three hits. Houston starter Hunter Brown, who entered with an MLB-leading 1.82 ERA, yielded six hits and a season-high six runs in six innings. There was one on with one out in the first when Ramírez homered for a second consecutive game, giving the Guardians a 2-0 lead. The Astros cut the lead to 2-1 when Isaac Paredes scored on a sacrifice fly by Altuve in the bottom of the inning. Rocchio doubled to start the third before scoring on a one-out double by Nolan Jones, making it 3-1. A two-out single by Daniel Schneemann scored two more, extending the lead to 5-1. Altuve's two-run double cut the lead to 6-3 with no outs in the fifth. Houston got within 6-4 when he scored on a sacrifice fly by Victor Caratini. Cleveland starter Joey Cantillo allowed five hits and three runs with seven strikeouts in four-plus innings. Key moment The grand slam by Martínez into the Crawford Boxes. Key stat It's the first time Cleveland has won back-to-back games since beating the Athletics June 21-22. Up next Houston LHP Brandon Walter (1-1, 4.15 ERA) opposes RHP Slade Cecconi (3-4, 3.56) when the series concludes Wednesday. ___ AP MLB: recommended Item 1 of 3
Winnipeg Free Press
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Angel Martínez's grand slam in 10th inning gives Guardians win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Angel Martínez hit a grand slam off closer Josh Hader with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night. José Ramírez and Brayan Rocchio also homered to help the Guardians beat the Astros for a second straight night after entering the series on a 10-game skid. Out for a second inning after throwing a scoreless ninth and with a runner on starting on second, Hader (5-2) intentionally walked Ramírez before walking Carlos Santana to load the bases. Hader struck out pinch-hitter Johnathan Rodríguez before Martínez sent a sinker 344 feet, into the first row of the seats in left field to put the Guardians on top. Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase struck out one in a scoreless 10th to end it after Jakob Junis (2-1) struck out two in the ninth to earn the win. Houston scored two runs in the eighth inning, with an RBI single from Jose Altuve, to tie it. Altuve had two hits and drove in four runs, and rookie Cam Smith added three hits. Houston starter Hunter Brown, who entered with an MLB-leading 1.82 ERA, yielded six hits and a season-high six runs in six innings. There was one on with one out in the first when Ramírez homered for a second consecutive game, giving the Guardians a 2-0 lead. The Astros cut the lead to 2-1 when Isaac Paredes scored on a sacrifice fly by Altuve in the bottom of the inning. Rocchio doubled to start the third before scoring on a one-out double by Nolan Jones, making it 3-1. A two-out single by Daniel Schneemann scored two more, extending the lead to 5-1. Altuve's two-run double cut the lead to 6-3 with no outs in the fifth. Houston got within 6-4 when he scored on a sacrifice fly by Victor Caratini. Cleveland starter Joey Cantillo allowed five hits and three runs with seven strikeouts in four-plus innings. Key moment The grand slam by Martínez into the Crawford Boxes. Key stat Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. It's the first time Cleveland has won back-to-back games since beating the Athletics June 21-22. Up next Houston LHP Brandon Walter (1-1, 4.15 ERA) opposes RHP Slade Cecconi (3-4, 3.56) when the series concludes Wednesday. ___ AP MLB:
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jose Altuve surpasses Jeff Bagwell in Astros history with base knock
The post Jose Altuve surpasses Jeff Bagwell in Astros history with base knock appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Houston Astros are once again in the lead in the AL West standings, as they have extended their reign of terror over their division rivals despite losing one of their franchise cornerstones, Alex Bregman, in free agency. And the Astros own a seven-game lead in the division already (following their 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday) even though they've seen Jose Altuve's production decline. Advertisement Altuve entered the night with an OPS of just .730, with his batting average being at its worst mark of .257 (with the exception of the COVID-shortened 2020 season). It's clear that at 35 years of age, Altuve's bat is slowing down, although that wasn't very apparent during their Wednesday win over the Rockies. He went 2-5 in the Astros' most recent win, even driving in two runs — and in so doing, Altuve took sole possession of second place on the all-time Astros franchise hits leaderboard, surpassing Jeff Bagwell. Altuve recorded his second hit of the night in the sixth inning, hitting a single to center field that scored two runs. And how fitting it was that the two-time World Series champion moved to second place on the all-time hits leaderboard for the Astros franchise with a two-run single. Alas, the climb to the top will be close to impossible for Altuve. He's already 35 years old and his production is on the decline, and yet he still finds himself behind Craig Biggio, the all-time Astros hits leader, by 745 base knocks. At this rate, Altuve will need around four more seasons to even challenge Biggio, and by then, he may no longer be an everyday player. Jose Altuve, Astros in AL West cruise control Erik Williams-Imagn Images The Astros have become similar to the St. Louis Cardinals that, year-in year-out, they seem to find a way to play winning baseball. Even without Yordan Alvarez, who's headed to the 60-day injured list, Houston keeps on trudging onward and finding success along the way. Advertisement It helps that the Astros have been one of the best fielding teams in MLB, and Altuve's transition to left field hasn't been quite as disastrous as some initially envisioned. Altuve has defied so much adversity throughout his career; despite his diminutive stature, he managed to fashion for himself not just a long big-league career, but a lengthy stint as one of the most productive players in all of baseball. And when all is said and done, he'll be regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the Astros franchise. Related: 3 Astros prospects who must be untouchable in trade talks Related: What makes Kyle Tucker's All-Star first half extra impressive to Craig Counsell
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Did Dodgers' broadcaster Orel Hershiser hint at Astros cheating again?
The post Did Dodgers' broadcaster Orel Hershiser hint at Astros cheating again? appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered their worst loss in the history of Dodger Stadium on Friday night—an 18-1 beatdown by the Houston Astros that quickly turned ugly. But it wasn't just the scoreline that grabbed headlines. Dodgers broadcaster Orel Hershiser stirred old tensions by bringing up the infamous Astros cheating scandal mid-broadcast. Advertisement The Astros teed off for five home runs in the game, including two from Jose Altuve, who was met with relentless boos throughout the night. Despite the crowd reaction, Altuve homered twice, reached base five times, and racked up five RBIs in one of the most lopsided wins of the 2025 season. Popular account Awful Announcing posted the moment Hershiser raised eyebrows with this quote during the third inning on X, formerly known as Twitter. 'I don't want to open an old wound, but in some ways they're swinging at these breaking balls like they know what is coming.' The remark came after a series of well-timed hits off Dodgers rookie Ben Casparius. It was an unmistakable reference to the 2017 Astros cheating scandal, in which Houston used video surveillance and trash-can signals to decode pitches en route to a World Series win over the Dodgers. Advertisement As the Dodger Stadium blowout spiraled, Hershiser doubled down, questioning how Houston hitters were reading advanced breaking balls with such ease. While he stopped short of accusing the team outright, the implication was loud enough for fans and media to reignite debate. Altuve, one of the most controversial figures from the 2017 saga, reminded everyone of his talent with another clutch performance—underscoring the Astros' dominance despite ongoing public scrutiny. Houston is now 53-35 and leads the AL West by seven games, fueled by Altuve's resurgence and contributions from hitters like Christian Walker and Isaac Paredes. Lance McCullers Jr. added six strong innings on the mound in just his second start since returning from injury. The Astros cheating scandal may never fully fade from memory—especially not in Los Angeles, where the wounds still linger. On a night when Houston delivered the most lopsided defeat in Dodger Stadium history, echoes of 2017 resurfaced in more ways than one. And with Hershiser's pointed remarks drawing attention once again to Houston's tainted past, it was a reminder that some rivalries are built not just on competition, but controversy that refuses to be forgotten. Advertisement Related: Ex-Dodgers prospect finding All-Star form with Cubs Related: Dodgers' Blake Snell could begin rehab assignment soon
