Diamondbacks vs Guardians starting pitchers
- Ben Lively for Cleveland Guardians
- Eduardo Rodriguez for Arizona Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks vs Guardians statistics
| Stat |
Diamondbacks |
Guardians |
| Hits |
990 (4th) |
896 (19th) |
| Batting Average |
.258 (4th) |
.242 (15th) |
| Runs Batted In |
557 (3rd) |
492 (12th) |
| Runs |
582 (2nd) |
524 (Tied-11th) |
| Home Runs |
131 (10th) |
126 (15th) |
| Walks |
378 (6th) |
326 (20th) |
| Stolen Bases |
75 (15th) |
99 (7th) |
| Strikeouts |
872 (23rd) |
814 (27th) |
| Pitches |
16824 (8th) |
15844 (26th) |
Cleveland Guardians recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/5/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
L |
7-6 F/10 |
| 8/4/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
L |
9-5 |
| 8/3/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
L |
7-4 |
| 8/2/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
W |
8-4 |
| 8/1/24 |
vs Baltimore Orioles |
W |
10-3 |
Arizona Diamondbacks recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/5/24 |
@ Cleveland Guardians |
W |
7-6 F/10 |
| 8/4/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
6-5 |
| 8/3/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
L |
4-2 |
| 8/2/24 |
@ Pittsburgh Pirates |
W |
9-8 |
| 7/31/24 |
vs Washington Nationals |
W |
5-4 |
Diamondbacks vs Guardians predictions
As the Arizona Diamondbacks prepare to face off against the Cleveland Guardians, all eyes will be on key players like Ketel Marte and Josh Bell. Marte, who's been swinging a hot bat with a .300 average alongside his 28 homers, is anticipated to continue his streak, potentially racking up multiple hits and an RBI or two. Bell, known for his power and consistency at the plate, could be instrumental in driving in crucial runs. Given his knack for getting on base, a couple of walks might just set the stage for scoring opportunities that the Diamondbacks will need to capitalize on in this game.
Turning our attention to the Cleveland Guardians, José Ramírez and Steven Kwan are likely to be significant players in this matchup. Ramírez, with his impressive tally of 29 home runs and a .334 batting average, might just add a few more RBIs to his already substantial total. Meanwhile, Kwan could be the spark the Guardians need at the top of the lineup, thanks to his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities with his speed. Their performances, combined with effective pitching from Ben Lively, could turn the tide in favor of Cleveland.
Looking at both teams, this game is shaping up to be a closely contested battle. However, considering the strong lineup and recent momentum, the Cleveland Guardians might have a slight edge over the Diamondbacks. With key players like Ramírez poised to make a significant impact and Lively's steady arm, the Guardians could very well snap their losing streak and secure a win at Progressive Field. Let's see if they can leverage their home advantage and come out on top!
Cleveland Guardians injuries
- Micah Pries (1B): Day-To-Day
- Alex Cobb (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Tanner Bibee (SP): Day-To-Day
- Nic Enright (RP): Day-To-Day
- James Karinchak (RP): 60-Day-IL
Arizona Diamondbacks injuries
- Eduardo Rodriguez (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Ivan Melendez (1B): Day-To-Day
- Merrill Kelly (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Blake Walston (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Bryce Jarvis (RP): 15-Day-IL
Diamondbacks vs Guardians game info
| Venue |
Progressive Field |
| Location |
Cleveland, Ohio |
| First pitch |
Tue 6:40 PM |
| TV |
Bally Sports GL |
| Temperature |
71° |
| Chance of Rain |
70% |
