Astros' Cristian Javier records 9 strikeouts in win over Guardians
Cristian Javier matched a career high for strikeouts in consecutive starts as the Houston Astros capped a seven-game homestand with a 2-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians Wednesday.
Javier (3-2) carried a shutout into the sixth inning while allowing three hits and one walk with nine strikeouts. Javier recorded nine strikeouts for the second time in as many starts, as the Astros closed the homestand 5-2 and concluded