Pena, Altuve Blast Astros Past Guardians 9-3. Imai Career Best 11K

The Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 9-3 on Friday night, with Jose Altuve breaking out of an 0-12 slump by hitting a decisive 3-run home run in the 6th inning. Jeremy Peña also contributed with a solo home run, while pitcher Tatsuya Imai set a career best with 11 strikeouts in the outing. The win was described as a redemption performance, as Imai had struggled in his previous start in Kansas City just one week earlier.