Game Details
- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers (32-21) vs. Cleveland Guardians (29-23)
- Date: Monday, May 26, 2025
- Time: 6:10 PM ET
- Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland
- Series: First game of a three-game interleague series
Team Overview
- Los Angeles Dodgers: First in the NL West, 13-13 on the road.
- Cleveland Guardians: Second in the AL Central, 14-8 at home.
Pitching Matchup
- Dodgers: RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (5-3, 1.86 ERA).
- Yamamoto has been dominant, ranking among the top pitchers in ERA.
- He is a strong contender for the NL Cy Young Award.
- Guardians: RHP Gavin Williams (4-2, 3.94 ERA).
- Williams has struggled against the Dodgers, posting an 18.00 ERA in two career starts.
- He has improved in May, going 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA.
Recent Form
- Dodgers: Lost two of three against the Mets, committing four errors in their last game.
- Guardians: Won three of four against the Tigers but were shut out 5-0 in their last game.
Key Players to Watch
- Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani (17 HR, .295 AVG, 32 RBIs, 11 stolen bases).
- Guardians: José Ramírez (10 doubles, 9 HR, 13 stolen bases).
- Hot Bat: Ramírez carries an 18-game hitting streak into this matchup.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 162
Cleveland Guardians 7.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 25, 2025
