Yordan’s HR Backs Lambert’s Strong Start, Astros Blank Guardians 2-0

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Yordan Alvarez hit a 2-run homer and Peter Lambert pitched 6 shutout innings as the Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-0, marking their first road series win of the season.

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Yordan Alvarez hit a 2-run homer in the game
Peter Lambert pitched 6 shutout innings
Astros won 2-0 against the Guardians
This was the Astros' first road series win of the season
Astros are currently 4GB in the AL West

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HOUSTON, TX - APRIL 19: Houston Astros designated hitter Yordan Alvarez (44) dons a team cowboy hat and gets high fives from teammates after hitting a home run in the bottom of the eighth inning during the MLB game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros on April 19, 2026 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Leslie Plaza Johnson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images **The Houston Astros (10-16) win their first road series of the season.** Yordan Alvarez hit a 2-run homer and Peter Lambert hurled 6 shutout innings as the Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 at Progressive Field, winning their first road series of the season. Houston got on the board fast against Guardians starter Tanner Bibee. In the top of the first, Carlos Correa led off the game with a double. The next batter was Yordan Alvarez: The blast was Alvarez’ MLB-leading 11th HR of the season. His now 26 RBI also lead baseball. Yordan would finish the game 3×4, collecting half of the Astros’ 6 hits on the afternoon. It would be the only runs that an offense that has been one of the high-powered in the league would score today, and it would be enough. Peter Lambert, making his second start as a Houston Astro, threw 6 shutout innings, allowing just 3 hits and 3 walks while striking out 8. Lambert also had 16 called strikes and 16 swings and misses on the afternoon, as he continues to show an uncanny ability to miss bats. He earned his first win of the season t o even his record at 1-1. A.J. , , and would complete the final 3 innings without allowing a run. Blubaugh and Okert would record holds and De Los Santos, who got 4 outs for Houston today, would pick up his 3rd Save of the season. The Astros are off Thursday before coming back home to Daikin Park to begin a 3-game series with the . With the win, the Astros improve to 10-16 on the season. They are 4GB in the AL West.

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What was Yordan Alvarez's performance in the game against the Guardians?

Yordan Alvarez went 3-for-4, hit a 2-run homer, and leads MLB with 11 home runs and 26 RBIs.

How did Peter Lambert perform in his start for the Astros?

Peter Lambert threw 6 shutout innings, allowing 3 hits and striking out 8 batters, earning his first win of the season.

What is the current record of the Houston Astros after their win against the Guardians?

The Houston Astros improved their record to 10-16 with the victory over the Guardians.

Yordan’s HR Backs Lambert’s Strong Start, Astros Blank Guardians 2-0

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