A couple hours after telling reporters on Wednesday that he was withdrawing from his starting gig at third base for the American League All-Stars because of a sore right ankle, Ramirez led the Guardians to a three-game sweep of the Astros with a 4-2 win at Daikin Park.

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Angel Martínez hit a grand slam off closer Josh Hader with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-6 win over the Houston Astros.

Houston finished 2-for-21 with runners in scoring position as the Astros lost a second consecutive game to Cleveland.

HOUSTON — Baseball fans know what an intentional walk is. For a refresher, just look at what happens when Jose Ramirez comes to the plate in a game-deciding situation. He’s waved to first base on a free pass. Pitchers don’t even have to throw four pitches off the plate anymore.

The White Sox and Guardians will play a split doubleheader on Friday, as Thursday's game was postponed due to rain.

Houston All-Star Hunter Brown endured his most lopsided stat line of a brilliant first half Tuesday against Cleveland.