How the Houston Texans' power moves could define next season

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Texans CJ Stroud, DeMeco Ryans
Will Houston’s blockbuster moves pay off? Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Getty Images.

The Texans have been making waves with major signings and blockbuster trades! In the video below, we break down all the key moves, including:

 
     
  • Laremy Tunsil traded to the Commanders – What does this mean for Houston’s offensive line?
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  • Kenyon Green for C.J. Gardner-Johnson – Did the Texans just pull off a steal?
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  • Laken Tomlinson signs with Houston – A much-needed boost to the O-line!
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With C.J. Stroud coming off a stellar rookie season, protecting him should be a top priority. Did the Texans do enough to keep him upright? How will the offensive line hold up without Tunsil?

Plus, did DeMeco Ryans do enough to address the culture issues on the o-line?

ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein weigh in!

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The Guardian beat the Astros, 7-5. Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images.

José Ramírez and David Fry homered and Brayan Rocchio added a two-run double as the Cleveland Guardians beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Monday night to snap a 10-game skid.

The victory is Cleveland’s first since June 25th and comes a day after losing to Detroit in 10 innings Sunday.

The score was tied with two outs in the sixth and the Guardians had two on when Rocchio doubled to left field off Steven Okert to put them on top 6-4.

With two outs in the bottom of the inning, Victor Caratini connected off Matt Festa (2-2) on a shot to right field to get Houston within 1.

However, Fry connected with two outs in the ninth to give Cleveland an insurance run.

Emmanuel Clase pitched a perfect ninth for his 19th save.

Taylor Trammell added a three-run home run for his first hit this season and Isaac Paredes had a solo shot for the AL West-leading Astros, who lost for just the second time in eight games.

Cleveland starter Tanner Bibee allowed four hits and four runs in 4 2/3 innings.

Colton Gordon (3-2) yielded seven hits and five runs in 5 2/3 innings for the Astros.

There were runners on second and third with no outs in the fifth when Steven Kwan lined an RBI single that hit Gordon in the head. The pitcher fell to the ground as his cap flew off but quickly got to his feet. He was checked on by a trainer and threw some warmup pitches before remaining in the game.

Ramírez homered to left field with two outs in the inning to make it 4-0.

Trammell’s shot to the seats in left field cut the lead to 4-3 in the bottom of the inning.

There were two outs in the inning when Paredes smacked his home run off the foul pole in left field to tie it and chase Bibee.

Key moment

Rocchio’s double that gave Cleveland the lead for good.

Key stat

The Guardians won despite going 3 for 11 with runners in scoring position.

Up next

Astros RHP Hunter Brown (9-3, 1.82 ERA) opposes Guardians LHP Joey Cantillo (1-0, 3.41) when the series continues Tuesday night.

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