Game Details
- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians vs. Oakland Athletics
- Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
- Time: 4:05 PM ET
- Venue: Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, CA
- Broadcast: NBCS-CA, CLEG, MLB.TV
Series Recap & Stakes
This is the final game of a three-game set, with the series tied 1-1. Cleveland bounced back with a 4-2 win on Saturday behind a dominant outing from Luis Ortiz, while Oakland took the opener 5-1. Both teams are looking to close the weekend on a high note.
Cleveland Guardians – Team Snapshot
- Record: 37-37 (2nd in AL Central)
- Road Record: 17-21
- Last 10 Games: 4-6
- Key Players:
- José Ramírez: .317 AVG, 13 HR, 900 career RBIs – franchise cornerstone
- Steven Kwan: 82 hits, .362 OBP – elite contact hitter
- Carlos Santana: 8 HR, 36 RBI – veteran presence with clutch power
Starting Pitcher:
Slade Cecconi (2-3, 4.15 ERA) – The right-hander has allowed two or fewer runs in three straight starts and is coming off a win over the Giants.
Athletics – Team Snapshot
- Record: 32-46 (5th in AL West)
- Home Record: 15-23
- Last 10 Games: 6-4
- Key Players:
- Jacob Wilson: .358 AVG – one of MLB’s top hitters
- Brent Rooker: 15 HR – team’s power leader
- Tyler Soderstrom: 45 RBI – run producer in the heart of the order
Starting Pitcher:
JP Sears (5-6, 5.45 ERA) – The lefty has struggled recently, posting a 9.29 ERA over his last seven starts. He’s 0-2 with a 5.50 ERA in four career appearances vs. Cleveland.
Key Matchup Insights
- Pitching Edge: Cecconi’s recent form gives Cleveland a slight advantage over Sears.
- Offensive Trends: Athletics rank 7th in MLB in home runs (98); Guardians rank 25th in runs per game (3.8).
- Injury Watch: Guardians are without Shane Bieber, Paul Sewald, and several bullpen arms; A’s missing Shea Langeliers, Zack Gelof, and Ken Waldichuk.
- Momentum Factor: Cleveland’s Saturday win snapped a three-game skid and could spark a turnaround.
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians – 122
Athletics 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025
