Game Details
- Time: 3:40 PM ET
- Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix
- Series Status: Tied 1–1
- Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Arizona Sports
Pitching Matchup
- Guardians: Parker Messick (MLB debut)
- Diamondbacks: Brandon Pfaadt (12–8, 5.01 ERA)
Messick gets the call-up after posting a 3.47 ERA in Triple-A, while Pfaadt looks to build on his strong win record despite a high ERA. Expect volatility from both starters in this rubber match.
Players to Watch
Cleveland Guardians
- José Ramírez: .291 AVG, 26 HR, 66 RBI
- Steven Kwan: 10 hits in last 41 ABs, 2 doubles, 1 HR
- Bo Naylor: Emerging power threat behind the plate
Arizona Diamondbacks
- Geraldo Perdomo: .289 AVG, 13 HR, 81 RBI
- Ketel Marte: 13-for-39, 5 doubles, 2 HR in last 10 games
- Corbin Carroll: Speed and pop combo, key leadoff spark
Betting Insights
Arizona’s slight edge reflects home-field advantage and Pfaadt’s win total, but Cleveland’s lineup could feast on his elevated ERA.
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 9
Arizona Diamondbacks – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 19, 2025
