Game Overview
- Date & Time: Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland
- Series Status: First of a three-game set
- Broadcast: Available via Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Tactical Breakdown
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | ERA | WHIP | FIP | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins | Janson Junk | 3.97 | 1.12 | 3.17 | 4-0 on road starts; Marlins 6-1 in those games |
| Guardians | Logan Allen | 3.96 | 1.37 | 4.53 | Averaging 5.1 IP per start; 6 quality starts this season |
- Edge: Slight lean to Junk based on road performance and FIP advantage
Bullpen Matchup
- Guardians: 4th in bullpen FIP (3.59)
- Marlins: 18th in bullpen FIP (4.08)
- Edge: Guardians, especially if they can chase Miami’s starters early
Key Player Matchups
Cleveland Guardians
- Jose Ramirez: .289 AVG, 23 HR, 61 RBI – needs to break out of recent slump
- Kyle Manzardo: .244 AVG, 20 HR – batting .462 over last 5 games
- Steven Kwan: .278 AVG – struggling recently, but key OBP threat
Miami Marlins
- Kyle Stowers: .285/.364/.541, 25 HR, 71 RBI – elite power, but in a slump
- Xavier Edwards: .303 AVG – consistent contact hitter
- Agustin Ramirez: .237 AVG, 17 HR – underrated pop
- Watch For: Guardians’ lefty-heavy lineup vs. Marlins’ righty-dominant pitching staff
- Trend: Guardians are 6-4 ATS in last 10; Marlins just 1-3 as underdogs in that span
Game Odds
Miami Marlins 9
Cleveland Guardians – 143
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, August 11, 2025
