Philadelphia Phillies vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Picks & Predictions
The Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Guardians are both gunning for the playoffs as they meet on Friday night at Progressive Field, 7/21/2023. Ranger Suarez (ERA: 3.84) is
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The Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Guardians are both gunning for the playoffs as they meet on Friday night at Progressive Field, 7/21/2023. Ranger Suarez (ERA: 3.84) is the starting pitcher for the Phillies while Gavin Williams (ERA: 3.94) takes the mound for the Guardians. The teams have split the last 10 meetings with the Guardians taking two of three at home in the most recent series between them September 20-22, 2019. The Phillies are the betting favorite and the opening line has remained at -121.
Cleveland Indians Drop Fifth Game in Seven Attempts Despite Balanced Offense Led By Bell and Straw
The Guardians dropped their fifth game in their last seven on Wednesday afternoon, taking a 10-6 loss despite Josh Bell's (R, 2 RBI, HR) and Myles Straw's (R) combined five hits. Aaron Civale collected 5.1 innings of work, yielding two runs on five hits while striking out three and walking one. Sam Hentges (1-2) was dealt with the defeat, allowing four runs on three hits and a walk in a third of an inning. Cleveland failed to convert in three of their 10 opportunities with runners in scoring position and left six BASE RUNNERS stranded in the game. Gavin Williams (1-2, 3.94 ERA, 1.18 WHIP) takes the mound for his sixth start of the season in this contest. He is 1-2 with an ERA of 4.76 and WHIP of 1.53 in his last three starts. This will be Williams' fourth outing at Progressive Field, going 1-1 with a 5.60 ERA, 1.415 WHIP, six walks, and 13 strikeouts over 17.2 innings. It also marks his first start against the Phillies.