Colorado Rockies vs
Cleveland GuardiansPredictions & Preview

Cleveland Guardians have the Edge in Interleague Matchup Against Struggling Rockies Pitcher Kyle Freeland

The Colorado Rockies are set to take on the Cleveland Guardians in an interleague matchup on Wednesday, July 30 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. This game marks the final of a three-game series between the two teams, with the Rockies winning the first game 8-6. While the results of the middle game are unknown at the time of this preview, we have prepared a Rockies vs. Guardians prediction to give insight into Wednesday's matchup. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Rockies +168 | Guardians -193
• Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-134) | Guardians -1.5 (+113)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 66%.

Colorado Rockies

The Colorado Rockies have performed well since the All-Star break, winning several series and showing solid offensive stats. However, their pitching staff has struggled, with high ERAs, WHIPs, and batting averages against. Kyle Freeland is set to pitch against the Cleveland Guardians, with a record of 2-10 and a 5.24 ERA this season. Despite facing Cleveland only once in the past, Freeland will be up against some familiar hitters.

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians started the second half of the season with strong performances, winning games against the Athletics and Orioles before facing some challenges against the Royals and Rockies. Since the All-Star break, the Guardians have had a .254/.343/.428 slash line with 13 home runs in 362 at-bats. Their pitching staff has compiled a 4.21 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a .231 batting average against, with the bullpen posting a 4.11 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and a .198 batting average against. Facing uncertainty over the starting pitcher for an upcoming game against the Rockies, the Guardians may opt for a bullpen day due to limitations in their rotation.

Cleveland Guardians Favorable Choice Against Struggling Kyle Freeland

I am not going to delve too deeply into the side bet for this game, despite the likelihood of Cleveland utilizing a bullpen day. The Guardians have shown strong performance against left-handed pitchers since the All-Star break, leading me to lean towards Cleveland as my choice. In the last 11 days, the Guardians have displayed an impressive slash line of .305/.380/.505 with a 146 wRC+ in 121 plate appearances against southpaws. Kyle Freeland's recent performance has been less than stellar, with a 5.35 ERA and 5.64 FIP over his last six starts and 33.2 innings pitched this season. As a result, I have reservations about trusting Freeland in this matchup.

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