Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
Broadcast: MLB Network, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports South
Radio: WTAM 1100 (Cleveland), 680 AM The Fan (Atlanta)
Match Context
The Guardians, just half a game out of the final AL Wild Card spot, open a three-game homestand against the Braves, who are 15 games under .500 and fading from NL playoff contention. Cleveland has won 23 of its last 32 games and is 32–11 when not allowing a home run. Atlanta, meanwhile, has won 6 of its last 10 but ranks 20th in MLB in runs scored.
This is the first meeting between the two teams this season.
Starting Pitchers
Cleveland Guardians – Joey Cantillo (3–2, 4.11 ERA, 1.40 WHIP)
- 75 K in 61.1 IP
- Opponents hitting .231 against him
- 2.2 IP per appearance; no quality starts yet
- 11.0 K/9 rate in 28 games this season
Atlanta Braves – Hurston Waldrep (2–0, 1.54 ERA, 0.86 WHIP)
- 10 K in 11.2 IP
- Rookie right-hander making third MLB start
- Allowed just 2 ER across first two outings
- First career appearance vs. Cleveland
Key Hitters to Watch
Cleveland Guardians
- José Ramírez – .298 AVG, 25 HR, 64 RBI
- Steven Kwan – .275 AVG, 21 doubles, 10 HR
- Kyle Manzardo – 21 HR, .242 AVG
Atlanta Braves
- Matt Olson – .262 AVG, 19 HR, 71 RBI
- Marcell Ozuna – 20 HR, .264 AVG
- Michael Harris II – .250 AVG, 13 HR, 6 triples
Team Trends & Stats
| Team | Record | Last 10 | Batting Avg | Team ERA | Home/Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 63–57 | 7–3 | .230 | 4.00 | 31–28 home |
| Braves | 53–68 | 6–4 | .246 | 5.26 | 23–38 road |
- Guardians are 6–4 ATS in last 10 games
- Braves have hit the over in 6 of last 10 games
- Guardians rank 29th in MLB in team batting average (.228)
Cleveland’s recent surge and home-field edge give them the upper hand. Waldrep has impressed early, but the Guardians’ lineup led by Ramírez should capitalize on his inexperience.
Game Odds
Atlanta Braves 9
Cleveland Guardians – 124
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, August 14, 2025
