The Athletics and Cleveland Guardians continue their three-game series on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET, with coverage on NBC Sports California, Bally Sports Great Lakes, and MLB.TV. After Cleveland’s 8–6 win in the opener, both teams look to gain ground in their respective divisions as the second half of the season intensifies.
Starting Pitchers – Athletics vs. Guardians Matchup
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | Luis Severino (RHP) | 2–11 | 5.16 | 1.41 | 81 |
| Cleveland Guardians | Logan Allen (LHP) | 6–7 | 4.00 | 1.37 | 70 |
- Luis Severino has struggled in 2025, allowing 5+ earned runs in 3 of his last 4 starts. Opponents are hitting .269 against him.
- Logan Allen has been more consistent, posting three straight quality starts and holding opponents to a .251 batting average.
Team Form & Key Stats
| Team | Record | Last 10 Games | Home/Away Split | Team ERA | Batting Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 41–58 | 5–5 | 21–27 (Away) | 5.22 | .248 |
| Guardians | 47–49 | 7–3 | 21–23 (Home) | 3.94 | .222 |
- The Guardians have won 7 of their last 8 games, including a sweep of Houston and a series win over the White Sox.
- The Athletics rank 7th in MLB in home runs (127) and 8th in slugging percentage (.416).
- Cleveland’s offense ranks 29th in batting average (.222) and 28th in slugging (.366).
Top Performers to Watch
Athletics
- Brent Rooker: 21 HR, .518 SLG – riding a 6-game hitting streak with 9 RBIs
- Tyler Soderstrom: 18 HR, 56 RBI – consistent power threat
- Jacob Wilson: .329 AVG – team leader in batting average
Cleveland Guardians
- José Ramírez: .295 AVG, 18 HR, 50 RBI – 3 HR in 3 career games vs. Severino
- Kyle Manzardo: 15 HR – homered twice in last 5 games
- Angel Martinez: 6 doubles, 3 HR in last 10 games – emerging bat in the lineup
Game Day Highlights
- Steven Kwan (All-Star LF) is day-to-day with a wrist injury and may miss Game 2
- Trade Deadline Watch: Guardians could be sellers if they fall further out of contention
- Weather: 82°F, partly cloudy – mild conditions for hitters
Game Odds
Athletics 8.5
Cleveland Guardians – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025
