Astros beat Guardians 4-2 on June 13, 2025, as Jeremy Peña extends his hitting streak to 12 games and rookie Colton Gordon earns his first career win.
StatPro MLB Beat Reporter
Another day, another win on the road, and another multi-hit game for Jeremy Peña. The Houston Astros took care of business in Cleveland on Friday night, securing a 4-2 victory over the Guardians, thanks to a milestone performance from a rookie pitcher and the relentless bat of their star shortstop.
During his 12-game hitting streak, Jeremy Peña is batting a scorching .449 (22-for-49).
It's becoming the Jeremy Peña show, and we all have a front-row seat. The Astros shortstop extended his hitting streak to a dozen games with an impressive 3-for-5 performance. During this incredible stretch, Peña is hitting an astronomical .449, collecting 22 hits in his last 49 at-bats with three homers and six RBIs. This isn't just a flash in the pan; it's his second hitting streak of at least 10 games this season, proving he's one of the most locked-in hitters in the league right now.
While Peña dominated the headlines, the biggest smile of the night belonged to Colton Gordon. The rookie left-hander earned his very first Major League win, battling through five innings and allowing just one run on seven hits while striking out five. For the 2021 eighth-round pick, it was a career-defining moment and another testament to the Astros' player development machine. Despite a low-ranked farm system, senior director Jacob Buffa recently spoke about the organization's success in maximizing talent from later rounds, and Gordon is the latest proof in the pudding.
The offense provided just enough support. Christian Walker delivered the key blow with a two-run single in the fifth, and Brendan Rodgers added some insurance with a solo home run in the sixth. However, it wasn't a perfect night. The team's frustrating struggles with the bases loaded continued, as they went 0-for-2 in those high-leverage spots. Their season average with the bags juiced remains the worst in baseball at a paltry .146, an issue the team must solve as the season progresses.
Turning the ball over to the bullpen, Josh Hader came on for the save. While he did surrender a solo shot to David Fry in the ninth, he quickly shut the door to secure the 4-2 win. It marked his 17th save of the season, moving him into a tie for second-most in the American League and reminding everyone why he's one of the game's elite closers.
The Astros are now 3-1 on this crucial six-game road trip and will look to secure a series win against the Guardians tomorrow. With Peña swinging the hottest bat in baseball and young arms like Gordon stepping up, the team is building momentum at the right time. While the bases-loaded struggles remain a point to watch, Friday's win was a perfect formula: solid starting pitching, timely hitting, and a lockdown closer.
