Game Details
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
- Time: 1:40 PM ET
- Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: Twins.TV, Bally Sports Great Lakes, ESPN, MLB.tv
Game Storylines
Guardians Chasing Wild Card Spot
The Cleveland Guardians have won 16 of their last 22 games, surging into contention for the final AL Wild Card spot. Despite losing closer Emmanuel Clase and trading Shane Bieber, the team has rallied behind Jose Ramirez, who’s batting .312 with 9 HR and 21 RBI over his last 25 games. Ramirez’s leadership and clutch hitting have been pivotal, including a game-tying homer and go-ahead run on Saturday.
Twins Debut New-Look Roster
The Minnesota Twins traded nearly 40% of their roster at the deadline, signaling a rebuild while still trying to stay competitive. Veteran José Ureña (0–0, 5.40 ERA) makes his debut for Minnesota, his fourth team this season. The Twins have dropped the first two games of the series and are now 2–5 against Cleveland this season.
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Guardians | Joey Cantillo | 2–1, 4.14 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 37 K |
| Twins | José Ureña | 0–0, 5.40 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, 18 K |
- Cantillo has a 2.77 ERA in 13 career innings vs Minnesota, including two starts and two relief appearances.
- Ureña was recalled from Triple-A and has pitched for four teams in 2025, including the Mets, Blue Jays, and Dodgers.
Team Comparison
| Category | Guardians | Twins |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 55–54 | 51–58 |
| Last 10 Games | 6–4 (.271 AVG, 3.33 ERA) | 4–6 (.245 AVG, 5.61 ERA) |
| Home/Road Record | 28–26 (Home) | 21–34 (Road) |
| Top Slugger | Jose Ramirez (21 HR, .298) | Trevor Larnach (13 HR) |
| Key Contributor | Kyle Manzardo (3 HR last 10 games) | Ryan Jeffers (3 HR last 10 games) |
Game Odds
Minnesota Twins 8
Cleveland Guardians – 172
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, August 2, 2025
