Astros @ Guardians · Apr 22, 2026 — MLB Central

Final Wed, Apr 22, 2026

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Peter Lambert

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Tanner Bibee

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'He's must-watch': Alvarez mashes HR No. 11 as Astros claim series

CLEVELAND -- Major League home run leader Yordan Alvarez hit a two-run shot in the first inning during a 3-for-4 day to raise his average to .347, lifting the Astros to a 2-0 victory over the Guardians at Progressive Field in their series finale on Wednesday afternoon.

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Yordan Alvarez's home run powers Astros in win00:03:17

Yordan Alvarez crushes a two-run home run and Peter Lambert tosses six scoreless innings in the Astros' shutout win over the Guardian

Condensed Game: HOU@CLE - 4/22/2600:10:22

Condensed Game: Yordan Alvarez and the Astros take on Chase DeLauter and the Guardians on April 22, 2026

Yordan Alvarez's two-run home run (11)00:00:30

Yordan Alvarez puts the Astros on the board early with a long home run to left field in the top of the 1st inning

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