CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians snapped a five-game losing streak against Houston with timely hitting and solid starting pitching, securing a 4-2 victory Sunday at Progressive Field to avoid a weekend sweep. For the second consecutive start, Tanner Bibee dominated early but saw a potential win slip away on a single pitch.

Jake Meyers scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch, Isaac Paredes drove in an insurance run and the Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 in 10 innings

Bo Naylor drilled a two-run home run, and the Guardians built a seventh-inning rally to beat the Astros on June 8.

Brandon Walter, making is second start, allowed two runs but Houston's offense didn't do much and a late error was difference in loss to Cleveland.

The Guardians' offense has been struggling, and facing Cy Young candidate Hunter Brown won't make things any easier in Saturday's matchup.

Ramírez, a six-time Gold Glove Award finalist in his career, showcased his defense in the third inning by throwing out Melton on a slow infield chopper and later turning a double play by stepping on third base and firing across the diamond to nab Altuve.

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