The Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Guardians are set to face off in the final game of their three-game interleague series at Progressive Field in Cleveland. The series is currently tied 1-1, with the Phillies bouncing back from a 6-0 loss in Game 1 to dominate 7-1 in Game 2. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET on Sunday Night Baseball.
Team Overview & Recent Form
Philadelphia Phillies (23-16, 2nd in NL East)
- Last Five Games: Win, Loss, Win, Win, Win
- Road Record: 10-10
- Batting Average: .287 over last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Bryce Harper – Coming off a 3-for-5 performance with a two-run homer in Game 2.
- Trea Turner – Batting .318, riding a nine-game hitting streak.
- Kyle Schwarber – Leads the team with 12 home runs, slugging .553.
Cleveland Guardians (23-16, 2nd in AL Central)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Win, Win, Win, Loss
- Home Record: 12-6
- Batting Average: .239 over last 10 games
- Key Players:
- Steven Kwan – Seven doubles, four home runs, and 17 RBIs.
- José Ramírez – A key offensive leader, hitting .271 with five home runs.
- Daniel Schneemann – 10-for-29 with three doubles and three home runs in his last 10 games.
Pitching Matchup
- Phillies: Zack Wheeler (RHP, 3-1, 3.35 ERA) – Has been dominant, allowing no more than two earned runs in each of his last four starts.
- Guardians: Luis Ortiz (RHP, 2-3, 5.30 ERA) – Has struggled with command, posting a 1.42 WHIP and 4.6 BB/9.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Phillies’ Strategy: Philadelphia needs Harper and Turner to continue their offensive dominance while Wheeler delivers another strong outing.
- Guardians’ Strategy: Cleveland must rely on Ramírez and Kwan to generate offense and take advantage of Ortiz’s ability to strike out batters despite his control issues.
Game Odds
Philadelphia Phillies – 180
Cleveland Guardians 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, May 10, 2025
