Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025
First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET / 3:40 PM PT
Broadcast: Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes, MLB.tv
Team Overview
| Team | Miami Marlins | Cleveland Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 58–62 (3rd in NL East) | 62–57 (2nd in AL Central) |
| Last 10 Games | 3–7 | 7–3 |
| Road/Home Split | 30–31 (road) | 30–28 (home) |
| Series Status | Tied 1–1 | Rubber match |
Pitching Matchup
- Marlins: Edward Cabrera (6–5, 3.08 ERA, 114 K, 1.13 WHIP)
- Guardians: Tanner Bibee (8–9, 4.53 ERA, 119 K, 1.27 WHIP)
Cabrera has been sharp lately, while Bibee has struggled with a 5.85 ERA over his last six starts—but Cleveland has won all six of those games, averaging 7.2 runs per outing.
Players to Watch
Miami Marlins
- Jakob Marsee: 13-for-31, 3 HR, 12 RBI since August 1
- Kyle Stowers: 25 HR, 72 RBI, .541 SLG
- Xavier Edwards: .303 AVG, team leader in batting
Cleveland Guardians
- José Ramírez: .294 AVG, 25 HR, 63 RBI
- Steven Kwan: .275 AVG, 21 doubles, 10 HR
- Gabriel Arias: 3-run HR in Wednesday’s loss
Game Outlook
- Miami exploded for 13 runs on Wednesday, led by rookie Jakob Marsee’s 7 RBI performance, including two homers.
- Cleveland has not lost a home series since early July and holds the second AL Wild Card spot.
- The Marlins are 39–22 ATS on the road, second-best in MLB, while Cleveland is just 24–34 ATS at home.
Game Odds
Miami Marlins 7.5
Cleveland Guardians – 145
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Wednesday, August 13, 2025
