Houston Astros defeat Cleveland Guardians 2-0: Recap & Betting Results
Wed, Apr 22, 2026 · MLB · Houston Astros 2, Cleveland Guardians 0
The Houston Astros beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Progressive Field. The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 8, with 2 runs combined.
Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians final score and game recap
The Houston Astros won by 2 runs.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Peter Lambert (Houston Astros): 6.0 innings, 0 earned runs, 8 strikeouts.
- Yordan Alvarez (Houston Astros): 3-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Tanner Bibee (Cleveland Guardians): 6.0 innings, 2 earned runs, 3 strikeouts.
- Chase DeLauter (Cleveland Guardians): 2-for-4.
Who covered the spread in Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians?
The Houston Astros covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs and won outright, by 2 runs.
The run line opened and closed at Cleveland Guardians -1.5.
Did Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians go over or under the total?
The game went under: 2 runs combined against a closing total of 8, under by 6.
The total opened and closed at 8.
Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Houston Astros 10-16 in the 2026 regular season (7-6 at home, 3-10 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 8 of 22 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 15 times and under 7 times.
This result left the Cleveland Guardians 14-12 in the 2026 regular season (8-5 at home, 6-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 10 of 21 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 12 times and under 9 times.
What's next for Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians?
Next for the Houston Astros: the New York Yankees at home on Friday, April 24, 2026. Next for the Cleveland Guardians: at the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, April 24, 2026.