Game Details
- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (40–42) vs. Chicago Cubs (49–35)
- Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
- Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: Marquee Sports Network, Bally Sports Great Lakes, MLB.tv
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | Gavin Williams (RHP) | 5–6 | 3.68 | 1.24 | 9.1 |
| Cubs | Matthew Boyd (LHP) | 6–3 | 2.65 | 1.10 | 8.4 |
- Gavin Williams has been a steady presence in Cleveland’s rotation, limiting opponents to 3 earned runs or fewer in 7 of his last 9 starts.
- Matthew Boyd, facing his former team, has been dominant at home with a 2.12 ERA at Wrigley Field and a .218 opponent batting average.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Record | Last 10 | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 40–42 | 3–7 | 20–22 (Road) | -47 |
| Cubs | 49–35 | 4–6 | 25–15 (Home) | +104 |
- Chicago ranks 3rd in MLB in slugging percentage (.446) and home runs (124).
- Cleveland has struggled offensively, ranking 25th in wRC+ and hitting just .191 over their last 10 games.
Players to Watch
Cleveland Guardians
- José Ramírez: .309 AVG, 13 HR – Team leader in batting average and OPS.
- Kyle Manzardo: 10-for-31 (.323) over last 10 games with 2 HR and 3 doubles.
- Carlos Santana: 9 HR, 37 RBI – Veteran presence with power from both sides of the plate.
Chicago Cubs
- Seiya Suzuki: 22 HR, .540 SLG – Leads the team in home runs and slugging.
- Kyle Tucker: 15-for-41 (.366) with 4 HR and 9 RBI in last 10 games.
- Michael Busch: 145 wRC+ – Emerging as a key bat in the middle of the order.
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 8.5
Chicago Cubs – 172
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 30, 2025
