MLB Game Preview: Cleveland Guardians (58-55) vs. New York Mets (63-51)

Game Overview

• Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (58–55) vs. New York Mets (63–51)
• Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025
• Time: 1:10 PM ET / 10:10 AM PT
• Venue: Citi Field, Flushing, NY
• Broadcast: MLB Network, Fubo (regional restrictions), SNY
  This is the third and final game of the series, with the Guardians looking to secure a road series win and the Mets aiming to snap a three-game home losing streak.

Pitching Matchup

• Gavin Williams has been sharp since the All-Star break, posting a 1.42 ERA in his last few outings. He’s a strikeout threat and key to Cleveland’s recent surge.
• David Peterson is riding a streak of five consecutive quality starts, with a 2.83 ERA and .240 opponent batting average. He’s been a stabilizing force in the Mets rotation.

Team Performance Snapshot
New York Mets

• Record: 63–51 (2nd in NL East)
• Home Record: 38–20
• Batting Average: .241 (21st in MLB)
• Slugging %: .408 (12th)
• Home Runs: 139 (10th)
• Runs Scored: 498 (13th)
  Cleveland Guardians
• Record: 58–55 (2nd in AL Central)
• Road Record: 29–28
• Batting Average: .229 (30th)
• Slugging %: .377 (27th)
• Home Runs: 118 (19th)
• Runs Scored: 460 (22nd)

Players to Watch
New York Mets

• Francisco Lindor: 22 doubles, 21 HR, 64 RBI
• Pete Alonso: 25 HR, 4 HR in last 10 games, chasing franchise record
• Juan Soto: .480 SLG, 25 HR, key OBP contributor
  Cleveland Guardians
• José Ramírez: 23 HR, .528 SLG, team leader in RBIs
• Kyle Manzardo: 11-for-32 with 2 HR in last 10 games
• Carlos Santana: 11 HR, 47 RBI, veteran presence

Betting Trends

• Mets ATS: 53–60
• Guardians ATS: 26–12 as road underdogs
• Mets have won 78.6% of games when favored by -175 or more
• Guardians are 30–11 when preventing home runs
• Eight of the Mets’ last 11 games have hit the Over 8 runs

Injury Report
New York Mets

• Jesse Winker (back), Max Kranick (elbow), Jose Siri (shin), Drew Smith (elbow) – 60-day IL
• Paul Blackburn (shoulder), Brandon Waddell (hip) – 15-day IL
  Cleveland Guardians
• Lane Thomas (foot), Will Brennan (forearm), John Means (elbow) – 60-day IL
• Sam Hentges (shoulder), Andrew Walters (lat) – 60-day IL

Final Thoughts
The Guardians vs. Mets showdown at Citi Field features two playoff-hopeful teams with strong pitching and streaky offenses. With David Peterson’s consistency and Pete Alonso’s power, the Mets are poised to bounce back at home. But don’t count out the Guardians, who’ve won 7 of their last 10 and are playing with confidence.