Houston Astros Make Pair of Roster Moves on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Astros will enter Sunday's game on the road against the Cleveland Guardians with a 36-28 record.

CLEVELAND - Jeremy Peña drew his first career start at designated hitter Sunday as the Houston Astros remain cognizant of his workload amid a productive first half. Peña has played in every game for Houston this season,

While on a 24-hour leave from the Army, Houston Astros pitcher Private Larry Dierker outlasted Steve Carlton for a 2-1 win over the St Louis Cardinals in 11-innings. Dierker also capped off his night by helping himself out with the game-winning RBI.

Jake Meyers scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch, Isaac Paredes drove in an insurance run and the Houston Astros defeated the Cleveland Guardians 5-3 in 10 innings.

Houston overcomes a sluggish start from Hunter Brown but gets a key hit from Isaac Paredes in 10th and a save from Bennett Sousa.

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