They arrived in Cleveland in the predawn hours Friday, following their rain-delayed win in Pittsburgh the night before. Meticulousness could be a casualty under such circumstances. Nine innings Friday evening offered little sign of it.

Christian Walker's two-run double highlighted a three-run fifth inning and Colton Gordon allowed one run over five innings for his first major league win in the Houston Astros' 4-2 road victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night.

Colton Gordon may not dazzle in most of his starts, but he has assisted in bridging the gap in the starting rotation since his debut on May 14. While velocity remains supreme for pitchers, Gordon’s approach is a pleasant reminder that there are other ways to succeed on the mound.