Game Details
- Matchup: Cleveland Guardians (40–43) vs. Chicago Cubs (50–35)
- Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
- Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Venue: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN, Marquee Sports Network, Bally Sports Great Lakes, MLB.tv
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | Tanner Bibee (RHP) | 4–8 | 3.90 | 1.24 | 3.15 |
| Cubs | Shōta Imanaga (LHP) | 4–2 | 2.54 | 1.08 | 2.47 |
- Tanner Bibee has struggled with run support despite solid outings. He’s allowed 3 or fewer earned runs in 6 of his last 8 starts.
- Shōta Imanaga, making his second start since returning from the IL, has been dominant at home and owns a 2.54 ERA on the season.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Record | Last 10 | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 40–43 | 3–7 | 20–23 (Road) | -47 |
| Cubs | 50–35 | 5–5 | 25–15 (Home) | +104 |
- Cleveland has dropped four straight and ranks 26th in MLB in OPS (.664).
- Chicago is 13–13 in June but remains in first place in the NL Central, thanks to a +104 run differential.
Players to Watch
Cleveland Guardians
- José Ramírez: 13 HR, .871 OPS – Leads the team in nearly every offensive category.
- Steven Kwan: High-contact leadoff hitter with speed and a .290+ AVG.
- Kyle Manzardo: Young slugger with emerging power; 2 HR in his last 7 games.
Chicago Cubs
- Seiya Suzuki: 22 HR – Set a new career high last week; hitting .310 at home.
- Nico Hoerner: Found his power stroke recently with 3 HR on the last road trip.
- Michael Busch: 145 wRC+ – Key left-handed bat in the middle of the order.
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 8
Chicago Cubs – 168
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025
