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Athletics (41-58) at Cleveland (47-49)
- When: Jul 19 2025, 7:10 PM
- Where: Progressive Field, Cleveland
- Where to watch: CLEG
Athletics vs. Guardians: Two Teams, one Mission, Look Less Terrible Tonight
Moneyline: Cleveland (-135)
Runline: Cleveland -1.5 (+148)
Total: 9.0
Cleveland Guardians Preview
The Guardians are hovering near .500, which is basically baseball’s version of being “fine, but not Instagram-worthy.” At 47-49, Cleveland has just enough firepower to keep the fans hopeful but also just enough inconsistency to make them yell at their TV by the fifth inning.
Jose Ramirez remains the ultimate savior of this lineup. With 18 home runs, 50 RBIs, and a bat that can cause spontaneous fear in opposing pitchers, Ramirez is the heartbeat of Cleveland. Then there’s Angel Martinez, who’s been hotter than a Cleveland sidewalk in July, hitting six doubles and three homers in his last 10 games.
On the mound is Logan Allen (6-7, 4.00 ERA), who is perfectly average which, compared to the Athletics’ pitching staff, is practically Cy Young-level. Allen has been dependable enough to keep Cleveland in games, which is all the Guardians really need with their bullpen ready to clean up late innings.
Athletics Preview
The Athletics have a 41-58 record, which is just a polite way of saying “please send help.” Despite that, they’ve somehow gone 5-5 in their last 10 games, because baseball is weird like that.
Brent Rooker is the one-man wrecking crew for Athletics, leading the team with 21 home runs and swinging like every at-bat is a home run derby. Meanwhile, Nick Kurtz has been Athletics’ secret weapon recently, posting a ridiculous 13 hits, five homers, and 13 RBIs over the past 10 games.
Luis Severino (2-11, 5.16 ERA) is the starting pitcher for the A’s. Severino’s season stats read like a scary bedtime story: too many hits allowed, too many losses, and an ERA that hovers in the “danger zone.” To say he’s due for a good outing might be optimistic, but hey, baseball miracles do happen.
Betting Angle & Prediction
The Guardians are the better, more complete team here. With Ramirez locked in and Allen pitching at home, Cleveland should have the edge. Athletics will need a huge game from Rooker to keep it close.
Final Score Prediction: Guardians 6, Athletics 4
Bets Bet: Cleveland -1.5 (+148)
Total: Over 9.0 (-103)
- MLB Odds source: MyBookie Sportsbook
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