Game Overview
- First Pitch: 7:10 PM EDT
- Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Series: Second meeting of the season
- Guardians are slight home favorites
- Both teams enter with a 7–3 record over their last 10 games
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starter | W–L | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | Slade Cecconi | 5–5 | 4.11 | 1.25 | 73 |
| Braves | Joey Wentz | 3–3 | 5.03 | 1.44 | 54 |
- Cecconi has a better ERA and WHIP, but both starters are looking for consistency
Recent Form
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting Avg | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 7–3 | .211 | 3.70 | +4 |
| Braves | 7–3 | .250 | 4.55 | +11 |
Both teams are trending upward, with Atlanta showing more offensive punch
Players to Watch
Cleveland Guardians
- José Ramírez: .295 AVG, 25 HR, 64 RBI, 48 BB
- Steven Kwan: 10-for-43, 2 doubles, 1 HR (last 10 games)
Atlanta Braves
- Matt Olson: .265 AVG, 31 doubles, 19 HR
- Michael Harris II: 17-for-40, 4 HR, 11 RBI (last 10 games)
Injury Report
Cleveland Guardians
- Lane Thomas (foot), Will Brennan (forearm), John Means (elbow), Sam Hentges (shoulder)
Atlanta Braves
- Austin Riley (abdominal), Chris Sale (rib), Reynaldo López (shoulder), Joe Jiménez (knee)
Game Odds
Atlanta Braves 8.5
Cleveland Guardians – 116
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 15, 2025
