MLB Game Preview: Miami Marlins (57-62) vs. Cleveland Guardians (62-56)

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Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 6:40 PM ET
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Series: Game 2 of 3
Broadcast: Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes

Probable Starters

  • Marlins: Eury Pérez (RHP, 4–3, 3.25 ERA, 1.01 WHIP)
  • Guardians: Gavin Williams (RHP, 7–4, 3.17 ERA, 1.30 WHIP)

Williams is coming off a near-complete game gem against the Mets, while Pérez looks to bounce back after a tough outing vs. Atlanta.

Team Form & Trends

  • Miami Marlins (57–62):
    • On a 4-game losing streak
    • 3–7 in last 10 games
    • Team ERA over last 10: 6.04
    • Kyle Stowers leads with 25 HRs and 71 RBIs
    • Javier Sanoja has 3 HRs in last 10 games
  • Cleveland Guardians (62–56):
  • Won 8 of last 10
  • Team ERA over last 10: 2.87
  • Jose Ramirez: .294 AVG, 25 HRs
  • Kyle Manzardo: 10-for-30 with 3 HRs in last 10 games

Key Matchup Notes

  • Guardians are 22–8 since July 7
  • Marlins are 17–13 in that same span but have dropped 4 of last 5
  • Cleveland is 31–11 when not allowing a home run
  • Miami is 23–13 when keeping opponents in the park

Game Odds

Miami Marlins                  7.5

Cleveland Guardians      – 127

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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