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.
Alvarez’s homer was his 11th of the season, tying Lance Berkman for the most in franchise history through 26 games and extending his hitting streak to eight games. The three-time All-Star is batting .385 with five homers and 16 RBIs during the stretch.
Peter Lambert (1-1), who spent the past two years pitching in the Korean Baseball Organization, earned his first win since April 8, 2024, with Colorado. The right-hander allowed just three hits over six scoreless innings, striking out eight.
Alvarez belted a 1-2 fastball from Tanner Bibee (0-3) deep into the stands in right-center, scoring Carlos Correa, who had led off with a double. The Statcast-projected 422-foot home run had a 108.8 mph exit velocity and was a no-doubter the moment that he connected.
The Astros won two of three in the set and moved to 6-2 at Progressive Field since 2024.