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Guardians Look to Continue Hot Streak Against Mets in Interleague Showdown at Citi Field on August 5, 2025

The Cleveland Guardians will face off against the New York Mets in an interleague showdown at Citi Field on August 5, 2025. The probable starters for the game are Logan Allen for the Guardians and Clay Holmes for the Mets. The Mets are currently favored to win the game. For more information on this matchup and other MLB picks for Tuesday's slate, be sure to check out our full analysis. The first pitch at Citi Field is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Guardians +162 | Mets -192
• Spread: Guardians +1.5 (-130) | Mets -1.5 (+110)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 66%.

Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians had a successful week with a six-game homestand, winning series against the Colorado Rockies and the Minnesota Twins. They are currently three games behind the bottom wild card in the American League and still in the playoff race. The Guardians' offense has been performing well, with a .293/.351/.471 slash line in the last seven days. The bullpen has also been strong, with a 3-1 record and a 1.69 ERA in 21.1 innings. Logan Allen is set to pitch at Citi Field on Tuesday night with a 7-9 record and a 4.06 ERA. This will be his first time facing the Mets, with Juan Soto and Cedric Mullins having previous experience against him.

New York Mets

The New York Mets faced a challenging week with back-to-back losses against the Padres and the Giants. Their recent performance has been subpar, with a .206/.289/.297 slash line and struggling bullpen. Despite this, Clay Holmes is set to start on Tuesday, boasting a 9-6 record with a 3.45 ERA this season. Holmes, primarily a reliever with the Yankees, has a 0-1 record with a 4.05 ERA in 10 relief appearances against Cleveland. The Guardians are 5-for-30 with a double and a home run against Holmes.

Cleveland Guardians poised for victory against struggling New York Mets

The Cleveland Guardians appear to have a favorable match-up in this spot. Logan Allen's performance in July was satisfactory, and the Guardians' lineup has shown improvement recently. Conversely, the New York Mets have struggled against left-handed pitchers in the last 10 days, with a .547 OPS and 56 wRC+ in 116 plate appearances. Meanwhile, the Guardians have had success against right-handed pitchers with a .781 OPS and 118 wRC+. Clay Holmes, a former Yankees closer, has not been performing at his best recently, as evidenced by his subpar outing last Wednesday. In that game, Holmes yielded four runs (two earned) on eight hits and two walks in 3.2 innings in a 5-0 loss to the Padres. This upcoming matchup could pose additional challenges for Holmes.

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