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Astros-Guardians game on Sunday moved up due to threat of rain

Jun 9, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryne Stanek (45) reacts in the sixth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Sunday’s game between the Houston Astros and Guardians in Cleveland has been moved up to 12:40 p.m. ET due to forecast of heavy rain.

The contest was originally slated to start at 1:40 p.m.

Prior to Saturday’s contest, the Astros placed right-hander Ryne Stanek on the bereavement/family medical emergency list. The 31-year-old is 2-1 with a 4.57 ERA in 23 relief appearances this season.

The Guardians optioned right-hander James Karinchak to Triple-A Columbus and recalled left-hander Tim Herrin from the same affiliate. Karinchak, 27, is 2-4 with a 3.90 ERA in 32 appearances this season, while the 26-year-old Herrin was 1-0 with a 7.45 ERA in nine relief outings with Cleveland earlier this season.

–Field Level Media

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