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Guardians vs Orioles Final Showdown: Cleveland Favored to Win with Strong Bullpen

The Cleveland Guardians and Baltimore Orioles will face off in the final game of their series at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 17, 2025. The series is currently tied 1-1, with each team looking to claim victory. In the first game, the Guardians secured a win behind strong pitching from Logan Allen and key hitting from Steven Kwan. However, the Orioles bounced back in Game 2 with a decisive victory fueled by a grand slam from Jackson Holliday and solid pitching from Dean Kremer. The upcoming matchup will feature Tanner Bibee on the mound for the Guardians and Tomoyuki Sugano pitching for the Orioles. Cleveland is the betting favorite, opening at -115, with the current line favoring Baltimore at -109. Make sure to check out our Guardians vs Orioles prediction and best MLB picks for this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians -104 | Orioles -109
• Spread: Guardians -1.5 (+155) | Orioles +1.5 (-177)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 51%.

Cleveland vs Baltimore Stats

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have started the season strong, with timely hitting and solid pitching depth propelling them to success. Steven Kwan and José Ramírez have been key contributors offensively, while Tanner Bibee will look to bounce back in his upcoming start. The bullpen, led by closer Emmanuel Clase, has shown promise despite some ups and downs. Cleveland is currently ranked 19th in offense, 11th in defense, and holds a record of 9-8 this season, earning them a power ranking of 14.

Baltimore Orioles Analysis

In Game 2, the Orioles' offense came alive with a grand slam from rookie Jackson Holliday leading to a 9-1 victory. Despite the win, the defense was shaky at times, giving Cleveland extra baserunners. Offensively, Baltimore has struggled for consistency, with key players like Adley Rutschman and Jordan Westburg going hitless. The Orioles will look to Tomoyuki Sugano to start the finale and will need to limit walks and keep the ball in the park against a disciplined Guardians lineup. The Orioles have a power ranking of 22 and are ranked #15 for offense and #22 for defense. Cleveland has won two out of their last three matchups against Baltimore.

Cleveland Guardians Favored Over Baltimore Orioles in Baseball Matchup Thanks to Strong Bullpen

The Cleveland Guardians are favored in this matchup due to their consistent performance and superior bullpen strength. Despite recent challenges, Cleveland's relievers maintain a solid 3.12 ERA, ranking 6th in MLB. The Guardians have demonstrated their ability to win games with varying scores, unlike the struggling Baltimore Orioles who have a 0-9 record when scoring fewer than five runs this season. Given these factors, I anticipate Cleveland to come out ahead in this contest.

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