The Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds continue their three-game series at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The Reds took the opener 5-3, capitalizing on timely hitting and strong pitching. Cleveland looks to bounce back and even the series.
Game Details
- Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports Ohio
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Cleveland Guardians
- Record: 25-19 (2nd in AL Central)
- Key Players:
- José Ramírez (3B): Batting .295 with eight home runs and 16 walks, carrying a nine-game hitting streak.
- Steven Kwan (OF): Leads the team with a .325 batting average, providing consistency at the plate.
- Kyle Manzardo (1B): Has 10 home runs, ranking second on the team in extra-base hits.
- Starting Pitcher: Slade Cecconi (RHP, 0-0) – Making his first start of the season.
Cincinnati Reds
- Record: 22-24 (4th in NL Central)
- Key Players:
- Elly De La Cruz (SS): Batting .257 with eight home runs and 31 RBIs, leading the Reds in power numbers.
- Matt McLain (2B): 9-for-36 in his last 10 games, contributing with clutch hitting.
- TJ Friedl (OF): Hitting .274 with six doubles and three home runs, providing speed on the bases.
- Starting Pitcher: Brent Suter (LHP, 1-0, 2.08 ERA) – Has been effective in limited starts, posting a 0.92 WHIP.
Game Storylines
- Guardians’ Road Performance: Cleveland is 11-11 on the road, looking to improve its away record.
- Reds’ Home Struggles: Cincinnati is 11-12 at home, needing a strong showing to gain momentum.
- Pitching Matchup: Cecconi makes his season debut, while Suter looks to continue his strong form.
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians – 125
Cincinnati Reds – 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 16, 2025
