A look ahead to the MLB game between GUARDIANS and ASTROS. Your source for scores, previews, recaps, box scores, and more from every Major League Baseball. The schedule is set, and we're ready for some baseball.

The Guardians are 40-48 with a -59 run differential, 26th in MLB with an 85 wRC+, 13th in baserunning runs above average at -0.3, sixth in Defense at +5, 26th in starting pitcher SIERA at 4.40, and 13th in bullpen SIERA at 3.

Preview the July 8 matchup between the Houston Astros and Cleveland Guardians with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Slade Cecconi (3-4, 3.56 ERA, 1.31 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); Astros: Brandon Walter (1-1, 4.15 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)

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.

Astros CF Jake Meyers will miss at least three weeks with a right calf strain, impacting Houston's depth amid a strong AL West push.

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.