Game Details
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
- Broadcast: MLBN, Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Great Lakes
Team Form & Storylines
Cleveland Guardians
- Record: 64–60 (2nd in AL Central)
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Streak: W1
- Recent Highlight: Took the series opener 4–3, snapping a 3-game losing streak
The Guardians are holding firm in the AL Central race, powered by José Ramírez (.290 AVG, 25 HR, 64 RBI) and a defense that’s 40–20 when recording 8+ hits. Brayan Rocchio has quietly surged with 10 hits and 6 RBI over his last 10 games. They’ll send Tanner Bibee (9–9, 4.48 ERA) to the mound, looking to build on a solid outing with 5 strikeouts and just 2 earned runs allowed.
Arizona Diamondbacks
- Record: 60–66 (4th in NL West)
- Last 10 Games: 5–5
- Streak: L4
- Recent Highlight: Dropped four straight by a combined seven runs
The D-backs are in a funk despite boasting the second-best team slugging percentage in MLB (.439). Corbin Carroll remains a dynamic threat with 27 HR, 14 triples, and 64 RBI, while Geraldo Perdomo is hitting .375 over his last 10 games. Eduardo Rodriguez (5–7, 5.40 ERA) gets the start, hoping to replicate his last outing where he allowed just 1 ER over 6 innings.
Probable Starters
| Team | Pitcher | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Guardians | Tanner Bibee | 9–9, 4.48 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 124 K |
| D-backs | Eduardo Rodriguez | 5–7, 5.40 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 111 K |
Key Matchups
| Player | Team | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| José Ramírez | Guardians | .290 AVG, 25 HR, 64 RBI |
| Brayan Rocchio | Guardians | 10-for-34, 2 HR, 6 RBI last 10 games |
| Corbin Carroll | D-backs | 27 HR, 14 triples, .251 AVG |
| Geraldo Perdomo | D-backs | 15-for-40, 2 HR last 10 games |
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 9
Arizona Diamondbacks – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 18, 2025
