CLEVELAND — The struggling Guardians offense faces a difficult test against Hunter Brown and the Houston Astros following a loss Friday night.
Brown has been outstanding this season to the tune of an 8-3 record and a 1.83 ERA, putting him in the American League Cy Young conversation. Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.79) takes the mound for the Guardians.
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Follow along for live score updates, analysis and highlights from Saturday’s game at Progressive Field, which has a first pitch time of 4:10 p.m. Below is some pregame information.
Shane Bieber injury update: Ace to be shut down for a week
The Guardians announced that Shane Bieber, rehabbing from Tommy John surgery, will be shut down for roughly a week. Bieber reported soreness after a bullpen session, leading to his rehab outing with the RubberDucks being scratched.
Bieber met with Dr. Keith Meister, who performed the original surgery in April of 2024. Around the middle of next week, Bieber will be re-evaluated.
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Catcher Austin Hedges could also be headed for the 7-day concussion injured list after being hit during Wednesday’s game by Jazz Chisholm. Catching prospect Dom Nunez could be an option to take Hedges’ place if he does land on the IL.
Guardians lineup vs Astros
MLB standings: AL Central Division
The American League Central Division standings entering Saturday, June 7:
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Guardians schedule | Upcoming games
The Guardians host the Astros for three games over the weekend before Terry Francona and the Reds come to Cleveland for three games Monday-to-Wednesday.
How can I watch, stream or listen to the Guardians vs Astros game?
Saturday’s game can be viewed locally on AT&T U-verse (channel 1736), COX (channel 80), DIRECTV Satellite and Streaming (channel 662), FuboTV and Spectrum (channel 1306). It can also be streamed via MLB’s direct-to-consumer streaming subscription (CLEGuardians.TV) for $99.99 a season or $19.99 a month. And it’ll be available on the radio via WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 and WARF 1350.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cleveland Guardians live game updates, highlights vs Houston Astros
