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Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Cleveland Guardians visit the Houston Astros on Friday, April 9, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET, at Daikin Park, Houston, Texas. TV: MLB.TV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Houston Astros vs Cleveland Guardians.

MLBFriday, April 9, 2027
12:00 AM ETApr 9, 2027
DateApr 9, 2027
Time12:00 AM ET
VenueDaikin Park, Houston, Texas
TVMLB.TV

Team comparison

Cleveland GuardiansHouston Astros
Runs per game
3.4
3.0
Runs allowed per game
3.3
6.5
85-77Record81-81
1st in AL CentStanding1st in AL West
3-2Road record / home record0-2
LLLTWLast 5LL
L3StreakL2

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Guardians
Colin Holderman RP · Wrist - Surgery
Out
Kahlil Watson RF · Abdomen - Surgery
Out
Andrew Walters RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Houston Astros
Carlos Correa SS · Ankle - Surgery
Out
Brandon Walter SP · Elbow - Surgery
Out
Joey Loperfido LF · Hip - Surgery
Out

Recent form

Oct 19, 2026 · at Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 18, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 1-3
Oct 17, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 16, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysT 0-0
Oct 15, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysW 3-2
Sep 30, 2026 · vs Chicago White SoxL 3-7
Sep 29, 2026 · vs Chicago White SoxL 3-6

Season series

Series starts 4/9
Jun 23, 2027HOU 0, CLE 0
Jun 22, 2027HOU 0, CLE 0
Jun 21, 2027HOU 0, CLE 0
Apr 11, 2027CLE 0, HOU 0

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros?

The game is on Friday, April 9, 2027 at 12:00 AM ET at Daikin Park, Houston, Texas.

How can I watch Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros?

TV: MLB.TV.

Who is injured for Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros?

Listed out or doubtful: Cleveland Guardians: Colin Holderman, Kahlil Watson, Andrew Walters. Houston Astros: Carlos Correa, Brandon Walter, Joey Loperfido. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros played?

Daikin Park, Houston, Texas.

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