The Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland Guardians face off in the final game of their three-game series at Progressive Field. The Guardians have won the first two matchups, shutting out the Brewers both times, and now aim for a series sweep.
Game Details
- Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- Time: 1:10 PM EDT
- Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- TV Broadcast: Bally Sports Wisconsin, Bally Sports Great Lakes
Team Overview
Cleveland Guardians (25-17, 2nd in AL Central)
- Win Probability: 58% (favored)
- Recent Form: Win-Win-Win-Loss-Win
- Key Players:
- José Ramírez (8-game hitting streak, .287 BA, 6 HR)
- Kyle Manzardo (9 HR, 24 RBI)
- Gavin Williams (starting pitcher, 3-2, 4.38 ERA)
- Strengths:
- Strong home record (14-7)
- Effective pitching, shutting out Milwaukee in two straight games
- Clutch hitting in late-game situations
Milwaukee Brewers (20-23, 4th in NL Central)
- Win Probability: 42% (underdog)
- Recent Form: Loss-Loss-Win-Win-Loss
- Key Players:
- Jackson Chourio (7 HR, 14 doubles)
- Rhys Hoskins (.275 BA, 4 HR, 19 RBI)
- Logan Henderson (starting pitcher, 1-0, 1.50 ERA)
- Challenges:
- Struggled offensively, shut out in two straight games
- Poor road record (8-16)
- Must improve clutch hitting against Cleveland’s pitching
Matchup Breakdown
- Guardians’ Edge: Cleveland has dominated the series, outscoring Milwaukee 7-0 over the first two games. Their pitching staff has been stellar, and Ramírez continues to be a force at the plate.
- Brewers’ Hope: Milwaukee must generate early offense and avoid strikeouts against Williams. Henderson has been solid in his lone start, and the Brewers need a strong outing from him to stay competitive.
- X-Factor: Steven Kwan has been a consistent hitter for Cleveland, batting .333 with 55 hits this season. His ability to get on base could be crucial in setting up scoring opportunities.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers 8
Cleveland Guardians – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 13, 2025