Game Overview
- Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
- Broadcast: Rangers Sports Network / MLB.tv
- Records: Guardians (3rd AL Central), Rangers (3rd AL West)
- Season Series: First meeting of the year
Pitching Matchup
| Team | Starting Pitcher | W–L | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardians | Slade Cecconi | 5–6 | 4.50 | 1.32 | 76 |
| Rangers | Nathan Eovaldi | 11–3 | 1.76 | 0.87 | 120 |
- Cecconi has been serviceable but vulnerable to extra-base hits.
- Eovaldi is having a Cy Young-caliber season, with a sub-2.00 ERA and .196 opponent batting average.
Team Trends
Cleveland Guardians
- Last 10 Games: 3–7
- Batting Average: .201
- ERA: 4.60
- Top Performers:
- José Ramírez: .291 AVG, 26 HR, 66 RBI
- Steven Kwan: .277 AVG, 22 doubles, 10 HR
- Kyle Manzardo: 21 HR, .233 AVG
- Road Record: 33–31
- Slugging: .375 (27th in MLB)
Texas Rangers
- Last 10 Games: 3–7
- Batting Average: .248
- ERA: 5.97
- Top Performers:
- Corey Seager: .264 AVG, 19 HR, .479 SLG
- Marcus Semien: 15 HR, 50 walks, .230 AVG
- Wyatt Langford: 18 HR, 53 walks
- Home Record: 37–26
- Slugging: .379 (26th in MLB)
Eovaldi gives Texas a clear edge on the mound, especially at home. But Cleveland’s lineup—anchored by Ramírez and Kwan—can grind out runs if Cecconi keeps the ball in the yard. Both teams are slumping, so expect a tight, low-scoring contest with playoff urgency.
Game Odds
Cleveland Guardians 7.5
Texas Rangers – 173
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 21, 2025
