First pitch is scheduled for 10:05 PM ET / 7:05 PM PT, with live coverage on Bally Sports Great Lakes, NBC Sports California, and MLB.TV.
This is the second game of a three-game weekend series, with the Athletics taking the opener 6–3 behind a strong bullpen and timely hitting. Cleveland is looking to bounce back and avoid falling below .500, while Oakland continues to build momentum after winning six of their last 10 games.
Cleveland Guardians: Allen Aims to Steady the Ship
Record: 37–37 (3rd in AL Central)
Last Game: 3–6 loss vs Athletics
Probable Starter: Logan Allen (5–4, 4.21 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 50 K)
Strengths:
- Elite Contact Hitters: Steven Kwan (.299 AVG) and José Ramírez (.317 AVG) continue to anchor the top of the order.
- Speed on the Bases: Ramírez (20 SBs) and Kwan (10 SBs) create pressure.
- Bullpen Depth: Despite injuries, Cleveland relievers have a 3.70 ERA over the last 10 games.
Concerns:
- Offensive Slump: .198 team batting average over last 10 games.
- Injury List: Shane Bieber, Paul Sewald, and Will Brennan remain sidelined.
Key Players:
- José Ramírez: .317 AVG, 13 HRs, 35 RBIs, 20 SBs
- Steven Kwan: .299 AVG, 6 HRs, 10 SBs
- Angel Martinez: 9-for-36 (.250) over last 10 games
Athletics: Spence Seeks Series Clincher
Record: 32–46 (5th in AL West)
Last Game: 6–3 win vs Guardians
Probable Starter: Mitch Spence (2–1, 3.50 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 47 K)
Strengths:
- Emerging Stars: Jacob Wilson (.358 AVG) and Brent Rooker (15 HRs) lead a resurgent offense.
- Improved Pitching: 3.99 team ERA over last 10 games.
- Home Field Confidence: 15–25 at Sutter Health Park, trending upward.
Concerns:
- Injury Bug: Shea Langeliers, Miguel Andujar, and Zack Gelof among several on IL.
- Bullpen Volatility: 5.55 season ERA still ranks last in MLB.
Key Players:
- Jacob Wilson: .358 AVG, 9 HRs, 40 RBIs, 5 SBs
- Brent Rooker: .271 AVG, 15 HRs, 41 RBIs
- Lawrence Butler: 3 HRs in last 10 games
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
| Category | Guardians | Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Batting Avg | .198 (last 10 games) | .235 (last 10 games) |
| Team ERA | 3.70 (last 10 games) | 3.99 (last 10 games) |
| Home Runs | 78 (T-18th in MLB) | 87 (T-14th in MLB) |
| Last 10 Games | 3–7 | 6–4 |
| Season Series | Athletics lead 1–0 | — |
- Guardians are 12–7 when hitting 2+ HRs in a game
- Athletics are 28–8 when out-hitting opponents
- Under 9.5 total runs has hit in 4 of Guardians’ last 6 games
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians – 136
Athletics 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
