MLB Game Preview: Cleveland Guardians (57-55) vs. New York Mets (63-50)

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Game Details

  • Date: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Location: Citi Field, New York, NY
  • Broadcast: SNY, Bally Sports Great Lakes, MLB.tv

Team Overview

Cleveland Guardians

  • Road Record: 28–28
  • Recent Form: 6–4 in last 10 games
  • Team Batting Average (Last 10): .271
  • Pitching Probable: Logan Allen (7–9, 4.06 ERA, 81 K)

New York Mets

  • Home Record: 38–19
  • Recent Form: 4–6 in last 10 games
  • Team Batting Average (Last 10): .231
  • Pitching Probable: Clay Holmes (9–6, 3.45 ERA, 91 K)

Key Matchups & Players to Watch

PlayerTeamWhy It Matters
Jose RamirezGuardians.302 AVG, 23 HR, 61 RBI – elite bat with 5-game hitting streak
Kyle ManzardoGuardians11-for-32, 2 HR, 6 RBI in last 10 games – emerging slugger
Steven KwanGuardians.281 AVG, 20 doubles – consistent contact hitter
Juan SotoMets25 HR, .480 SLG – team leader in power and OBP
Pete AlonsoMets.266 AVG, 25 HR, 90 RBI – 4-hit game on Monday
Francisco LindorMets.253 AVG, 21 HR – batting .350 over last 5 games

Head-to-Head & Recent Trends

  • Season Series: Guardians lead 1–0
  • Last Meeting: Guardians won 7–6 on August 4
  • Mets Last 10 Games: 4–6, 4.74 ERA, -6 run differential
  • Guardians Last 10 Games: 6–4, 3.36 ERA, +8 run differential
  • Mets Home Record: 38–19 – one of the best in NL

Injury Report

New York Mets

  • Jesse Winker (back), Max Kranick (elbow), Brandon Waddell (hip), Dedniel Nunez (elbow), Tylor Megill (elbow), Paul Blackburn (shoulder), Griffin Canning (achilles), Jose Siri (shin), Danny Young (elbow), A.J. Minter (lat), Nick Madrigal (shoulder), Drew Smith (elbow), Christian Scott (elbow) – all on IL

Cleveland Guardians

  • Lane Thomas (foot), Will Brennan (forearm), Andrew Walters (lat), Ben Lively (forearm), John Means (elbow), Sam Hentges (shoulder) – all on IL

Game Odds

Cleveland Guardians           8

New York Mets                 – 187

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 4, 2025

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