Game Details
| Matchup | Cleveland Guardians (40–44) vs. Chicago Cubs (51–35) |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, July 3, 2025 |
| Time | 8:05 PM ET |
| Venue | Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL |
| Broadcast | MLB Network, Marquee Sports Network, Bally Sports Great Lakes |
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | Luis Ortiz (RHP) | 4–9 | 4.36 | 1.38 | 96 |
| Cubs | Cade Horton (RHP) | 3–2 | 4.80 | 1.44 | 33 |
- Luis Ortiz has struggled with consistency but owns a solid 2.29 K/BB ratio and has pitched into the sixth inning in 7 of his last 9 starts.
- Cade Horton, a rookie, has shown flashes of promise but rarely pitches deep into games. He’s cashed the under on strikeouts in 3 of his last 5 outings.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Last 10 Games | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | 3–7 | 20–24 (Road) | -23 |
| Cubs | 5–5 | 27–15 (Home) | +4 |
- Cleveland is riding a six-game losing streak and has hit just .195 over its last 10 games.
- Chicago has won the first two games of the series and is averaging 1.5 home runs per game, ranking 4th in MLB.
Players to Watch
Cleveland Guardians
- José Ramírez: .301 AVG, 13 HR, 16 doubles – Team leader in OPS (.871) and total bases.
- Steven Kwan: 10-for-41 (.244) over last 10 games – High-contact leadoff hitter with speed.
- Kyle Manzardo: Emerging power bat with 9 HR and .745 OPS.
Chicago Cubs
- Seiya Suzuki: 23 HR, 20 doubles – Slashing .278/.540/.890 over last 10 games.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: 21 HR, 64 RBI – Batting .295 at home and 4-for-8 in this series.
- Carson Kelly: Batting .476 over last 8 games with 4 doubles and 4 RBI.
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 8.5
Chicago Cubs – 155
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, July 2, 2025
