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The Cleveland Guardians Look to Sweep San Francisco Giants in Interleague Matchup at Oracle Park

The Cleveland Guardians are aiming for a sweep against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on Thursday in an interleague matchup. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:05 PM ET, with Gavin Williams (3.91 ERA) set to pitch for Cleveland against Logan Webb (2.59 ERA) for San Francisco. Despite the Guardians being the underdogs, with the Giants opening as the betting favorites at -172, the betting line has remained unchanged. Be sure to check out our prediction for the Giants vs Guardians game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +155 | Giants -172
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-150) | Giants -1.5 (+129)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Francisco will win straight-up is 63%.

Cleveland vs San Francisco Stats

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians are currently 37-35 overall, with a record of 19-20 on the road. In their last 11 games, they have gone 4-7, averaging 3.3 runs per contest during that span. Despite having a below average team in key areas, the Guardians have managed to maintain a .500 record. Offensively, the team has struggled to find consistency, ranking 25th in MLB with an average of 3.85 runs per game, a team batting average of .231, and an OPS of .677. They have relied heavily on third baseman Jose Ramirez for production, as he leads the team in several categories. Pitching has been solid but not elite, with a 3.93 ERA and 1.38 WHIP. Errors have also been an issue, with 44 on the season. Overall, Cleveland has a power ranking of 27 and is ranked 25th in offense, 16th in defense, and has a record of 37-34 for the season.

San Francisco Giants Analysis

The San Francisco Giants are currently 41-33 overall and have won 6 out of their last 10 games, averaging 4.9 runs per game during that stretch. Logan Webb, who will be starting on Thursday, has been performing exceptionally well with a 2.59 ERA and 1.12 WHIP. In terms of offense, the Giants have been more consistent than the Guardians, averaging 4.23 runs per game with key players like Matt Chapman, Heliot Ramos, and Wilmer Flores leading the lineup. The addition of Rafael Devers has also provided a much-needed upgrade. On the pitching side, the Giants boast a strong 3.26 ERA and 1.22 WHIP, with 34 quality starts and a good home record of 22-13 at Oracle Park. Overall, the Giants have a power ranking of 16 and are ranked 15th in offense, showcasing a strong performance both offensively and defensively. Additionally, Cleveland has struggled in their recent matchups against San Francisco, losing 0-3 in their last three games.

Cleveland Overcomes Tough Stretch to Win First Two Games, Giants Look to Rally Behind Logan Webb

Before securing victories in the first two games of this series, Cleveland experienced a tough stretch, losing eight out of their last 10 games with six of those losses being by at least two runs. Adding to their challenges, the Guardians have suffered defeats in three of Gavin Williams' last four starts by a margin of at least two runs. On the other hand, Logan Webb has proven to be a formidable presence at home since his debut in the major leagues in 2019, boasting a commendable 2.64 ERA in 78 career starts at Oracle Park. He has particularly excelled this season with a remarkable 1.36 ERA in seven home starts. Given the improved offensive support, it is advisable to favor Webb and the Giants to cover the run line in today's game.

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