After sweeping the Dodgers, the Astros found themselves swept by a Guardians squad that had lost 10 straight games entering the series.

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.

HOUSTON — Baseball fans know what an intentional walk is. For a refresher, just look at what happens when Jose Ramirez comes to the plate in a game-deciding situation. He’s waved to first base on a free pass. Pitchers don’t even have to throw four pitches off the plate anymore.

Houston finished 2-for-21 with runners in scoring position as the Astros lost a second consecutive game to Cleveland.

A direct result of the numerous injuries that have thinned Houston's roster this season has been the steady stream of minor leaguers making their big league debuts for the Astros.

Brayan Rocchio hit a go-ahead, two-run double in the sixth inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros to snap a 10-game losing skid.

Houston All-Star Hunter Brown endured his most lopsided stat line of a brilliant first half Tuesday against Cleveland.