Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
First Pitch: 1:40 PM ET
Watch Live: ESPN, NBCSCA, MLB.TV
With the season series currently tilted 3–2 in favor of Cleveland, both teams are looking to gain momentum heading into the final stretch of July.
Cleveland has won seven of its last ten games, while the Athletics have gone 5–5 over the same span, showing flashes of offensive power but struggling with consistency on the mound.
Starting Pitchers – July 20, 2025
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Recent Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | Gavin Williams (RHP) | 6–7 | 3.29 (home) | — | Holding opponents to .216 AVG at Progressive Field |
| Athletics | Jeffrey Springs (LHP) | — | — | — | Allowed 3 ER or fewer in 8 straight starts |
- Gavin Williams has been dominant at home, with a sub-3.30 ERA and strong command against left-handed hitters.
- Jeffrey Springs has quietly become a reliable arm for Oakland, especially against teams that struggle vs. lefties — and Cleveland ranks 27th in MLB in OPS against southpaws.
Players to Watch
Cleveland Guardians
- José Ramírez: .298 AVG, 18 HR, 50 RBI; 5 HR in last 10 games
- Steven Kwan: .285 AVG, 20 doubles, 33 walks; elite contact hitter
- Carlos Santana: 11 HR, 43 walks; veteran presence with power potential
Athletics
- Brent Rooker: 21 HR, 56 RBI; batting .389 over last 10 games
- Jacob Wilson: .327 AVG, 17 doubles, 10 HR; team leader in batting average
- Nick Kurtz: 5 HR, 13 RBI in last 10 games; emerging slugger
Team Comparison – Key Stats
| Category | Guardians | Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| Batting Avg | .223 (29th MLB) | .248 (14th MLB) |
| Slugging % | .369 (27th MLB) | .418 (7th MLB) |
| Home Runs | 100 (20th MLB) | 129 (7th MLB) |
| Runs/Game | 3.8 (26th MLB) | 4.3 (16th MLB) |
| OBP | .294 (29th MLB) | .315 (17th MLB) |
Oakland’s offense has the edge in power and run production, while Cleveland leans on pitching and timely hitting.
Game Odds
Athletics 8.5
Cleveland Guardians – 138
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, July 19, 2025
