Diamondbacks vs Guardians starting pitchers
- Carlos Carrasco for Cleveland Guardians
- Eduardo Rodriguez for Arizona Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks vs Guardians statistics
| Stat |
Diamondbacks |
Guardians |
| Hits |
990 (6th) |
896 (Tied-21st) |
| Batting Average |
.258 (4th) |
.242 (17th) |
| Runs Batted In |
557 (3rd) |
492 (12th) |
| Runs |
582 (2nd) |
524 (12th) |
| Home Runs |
131 (Tied-10th) |
126 (Tied-15th) |
| Walks |
378 (6th) |
326 (20th) |
| Stolen Bases |
75 (Tied-15th) |
99 (7th) |
| Strikeouts |
872 (24th) |
814 (27th) |
| Pitches |
16824 (11th) |
15844 (28th) |
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
Heading into the game, Arizona Diamondbacks' standout player Ketel Marte is likely to shine, considering his impressive stats for the season. With a batting average of .300 and 28 home runs under his belt, Marte seems poised to add some serious firepower once more for the Diamondbacks. Couple that offensive prowess with Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound, who brings a solid pitching repertoire to the table, and Arizona looks set to put up a strong show at Progressive Field. Rodriguez's effectiveness in controlling the game's pace might very well dictate how much support his batters need to edge out a win.
For the Cleveland Guardians, keep an eye on Jose Ramirez, who's been nothing short of spectacular this season. Boasting 29 homers and 94 RBIs, Ramirez holds a key to igniting the Guardians’ lineup and potentially shifting the game's dynamics if he gets on base frequently. Also, Steven Kwan should not be overlooked; his .334 batting average speaks volumes about his consistency and prowess at making contact. If these two can spark the Guardians' offense early, they could very well tilt the game in their favor, especially with the support from their fans at their home field.
Considering the matchup and the current momentum, I'm leaning towards the Arizona Diamondbacks to take this game. Their blend of strong offensive stats and Rodriguez's pitching might be just enough to suppress the Guardians' spirited offense. Martinez and Rodriguez, in form, could be a little too much for Cleveland, despite the latter's high spirits and solid performance from key hitters like Ramirez. It promises to be a close contest but expect Arizona to edge it out with their calculated plays and strategic pitching.
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
- Ivan Melendez (1B): Day-To-Day
- Merrill Kelly (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Blake Walston (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Gabriel Moreno (C): 10-Day-IL
- Christian Walker (1B): 10-Day-IL
Diamondbacks vs Guardians game info
| Venue |
Progressive Field |
| Location |
Cleveland, Ohio |
| First pitch |
Wed 4:10 PM |
| Temperature |
75° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
