CLEVELAND (Interstat) — Isaac Paredes hit two home runs to power the Houston Astros to a 9-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Monday night at Progressive Field. Paredes, who entered in a 1-for-13 slump, went 3 for 5 to lead a 13-hit attack.

Christian Walker also homered, a two-run shot in the first inning that gave Houston a lead it never relinquished. Spencer Arrighetti earned the win, allowing two runs over five innings. Slade Cecconi took the loss for Cleveland.

The Astros broke it open with a four-run fourth inning. An announced crowd of 12,565 watched the game, which lasted 2 hours, 46 minutes. Houston improved to 9-15, while Cleveland fell to 13-11.