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San Diego Padres Look to Sweep Cleveland Guardians in Mid-Week Series Finale Amid Historic Winning Streak

On Wednesday, April 2, the mid-week series between the Cleveland Guardians and San Diego Padres will conclude as both teams battle for playoff contention. The Padres have dominated the Guardians in the first two games and are looking for a sweep. The Guardians will start Ben Lively with an ERA of 5.4, while the Padres will send Dylan Cease to the mound with an ERA of 6.23. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:10 P.M. EST. San Diego is the betting favorite at -175 and the line has remained steady. Stay tuned for our prediction and top pick for the evening.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +154 | Padres -175
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-140) | Padres -1.5 (+120)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 64%.

Cleveland vs San Diego Stats

Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland Guardians are currently 2-3 overall to start the season. They won the opening series against the Royals but then suffered back-to-back losses against the Padres, including a 7-0 loss in their last game where they struggled offensively and defensively. On Wednesday, the Guardians will start Ben Lively as their pitcher. Lively had a solid performance in his last game against the Royals. The team's offense is led by Steven Kwan and Kyle Manzardo. In terms of power rankings, Cleveland is ranked 12th overall, 15th in offense, and 14th in defense, with a 2-2 record so far this season.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres have started the season perfectly with a 6-0 record, achieving three shutout wins. The team is currently ranked third in MLB history for starting the season with that many shutouts. They recently defeated Cleveland 7-0, with Michael King pitching an impressive game and Jackson Merrill hitting a solo home run. The team will be sending Dylan Cease to start in their next game after his success in the previous game. Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the team in batting average, while multiple players have contributed to their offensive success. The Padres currently have a power ranking of 3 and rank #12 for offense and #2 for defense. Despite their dominance, Cleveland has had recent success against San Diego, winning their last three matchups.

San Diego Padres Continue Historic Winning Streak, Look to Extend Success against Cleveland Guardians

The San Diego Padres have achieved a significant milestone as only the third team in MLB history to start their season with a 6-0 record, including three shutouts. Their success can be attributed to stellar performances on the mound and at the plate. With top player Dylan Cease scheduled to pitch against the struggling Cleveland Guardians lineup, the Padres are poised for continued success in their upcoming Wednesday game. Cease's strong pitching is likely to challenge Cleveland early, potentially weakening their confidence and allowing San Diego's potent offense to capitalize. The Guardians' recent bullpen struggles further support the Padres' favorable position. Given these factors, it is advisable to consider taking San Diego to cover in this matchup.

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