The Cleveland Guardians (9-7) and Baltimore Orioles (6-10) are set to face off in the final game of their three-game series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. The Guardians secured a 6-3 victory on Tuesday, powered by Steven Kwan’s two-run homer and Logan Allen’s dominant pitching performance. The Orioles will look to bounce back behind Dean Kremer, while Cleveland aims to extend their winning streak.
Game Details
- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (9-7) vs. Baltimore Orioles (6-10)
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 6:35 PM ET
- Location: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD
- TV Broadcast: MLB Network, Bally Sports Great Lakes (Cleveland), MASN (Baltimore)
- Betting Odds: Orioles (-124), Guardians (+104) Over/Under: 8 runs
Team Breakdown
Baltimore Orioles
- Record: 6-10 (5th in AL East)
- Recent Performance: The Orioles struggled in Game 2, managing just three runs and going 0-for-13 with their top three hitters. Cedric Mullins homered in the seventh inning, but Baltimore couldn’t rally late.
- Key Players:
- Adley Rutschman (C) – Batting .275 with 3 HR and 10 RBI.
- Ryan Mountcastle (1B) – Batting .260 with 4 HR and 12 RBI.
- Cedric Mullins (OF) – Batting .245 with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
- Pitching Matchup: Dean Kremer (1-2, 8.16 ERA, 11 K) will start for Baltimore. He has struggled, allowing six earned runs in his last outing against Arizona.
Cleveland Guardians
- Record: 9-7 (2nd in AL Central)
- Recent Performance: The Guardians won Game 2, 6-3, behind Steven Kwan’s two-run homer and Logan Allen’s 5 2/3 scoreless innings. Cleveland has won six of their last seven games.
- Key Players:
- José Ramírez (3B) – Batting .289 with 4 HR and 13 RBI.
- Steven Kwan (OF) – Batting .312 with 2 HR and 10 RBI.
- Angel Martínez (INF) – Had three hits and scored twice in Game 2.
- Pitching Matchup: Gavin Williams (1-0, 3.46 ERA, 14 K) will start for Cleveland. He has been solid, allowing five earned runs in 13 2/3 innings.
Game Outlook
The Guardians have been hot offensively, ranking 10th in MLB with 19 home runs, while the Orioles have struggled, ranking 28th in strikeouts per nine innings (7.2 K/9). Cleveland’s pitching staff has been dominant, holding Baltimore to three runs in Game 2.
With Williams in strong form and Kremer struggling, expect Cleveland to have the edge. If the Orioles can get early offense from Rutschman and Mountcastle, they have a chance to keep it close. However, Cleveland’s momentum and balanced lineup make them the favorites.
Cleveland Guardians 8.5
Baltimore Orioles – 125
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, April 15, 2025
