This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners’ links in this content.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB game to be played on June 8, 2025 on ESPN.

The Guardians' offense has been struggling, and facing Cy Young candidate Hunter Brown won't make things any easier in Saturday's matchup.

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

Ramírez, a six-time Gold Glove Award finalist in his career, showcased his defense in the third inning by throwing out Melton on a slow infield chopper and later turning a double play by stepping on third base and firing across the diamond to nab Altuve.

David Fry hit his first home run of the season, but the Guardians ultimately fell to the Astros Friday night at Progressive Field.

Preview the June 8 matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

Diaz’s two-run homer off Gavin Williams in the sixth inning gave the Astros a 3-0 until Jose Ramirez erased that lead with a two-run homer of his own to tie the score in the seventh before Astros scored twice in the 10th inning to beat the Guardians, 5-3.

This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners’ links in this content.

Metrics, so far, are somewhat mixed. The Astros awoke Friday rated 18th in defensive runs saved, albeit with improved infield marks. Statcast ranked them second in team outs above average behind only the Cardinals. A 4-2 win over the Guardians, then, illustrated how impactful that facet of play can be.