Series Preview: Astros at Guardians
I still don’t like this Astros team
CLEVELAND, OH - APRIL 18: Cleveland Guardians pitcher Cade Smith (36) its congratulated by Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor (23) following the Major League Baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and Cleveland Guardians on April 18, 2026, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Houston Astros come to town tonight, looking to get back on track, while the Guardians look to continue their strong start with another series win. The Astros are 8-15 and third in wRC+ at 122, ninth in Baserunning Runs Above Average at 1.
2, 21st in Defense at -5. 4, last in starting pitcher ERA at 6. 34 (4.
59 FIP), and 24th in bullpen ERA at 5. 21 ((4. 26 FIP).
The Guardians are 13-10 and 17th in wRC+ at 100, 25th in Baserunning Runs Above Average at -1. 5, ninth in Defense at -0. 2, fourth in starting pitcher ERA at 3.