CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland Guardians are set to face off against the Chicago Cubs for a three-game series beginning Tuesday night at Wrigley Field, with a scheduled start time of 8:05 p.m.
This exciting matchup will see the Guardians’ right-hander Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.68 ERA) take the mound against Cubs’ lefty Matthew Boyd (7-3, 2.65 ERA) in the opening game. Wednesday will feature RHP Tanner Bibee (4-8, 3.90 ERA) facing LHP Shota Imanaga (4-2, 2.54 ERA), while the series will conclude on Thursday with RHP Luis Ortiz (4-9, 4.36 ERA) against RHP Cade Horton (3-2, 4.80 ERA).
Fans can catch the games through various broadcasts: CLEGuardians.TV and TBS for Tuesday’s opener, ESPN for Wednesday’s game, and a mix of MLB Network and CLEGuardians.TV for Thursday’s matchup. Additionally, local radio coverage will be available through WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7, and the Guardians radio network.
Historically, the Guardians have had the upper hand in this matchup, winning all three encounters against the Cubs last season. Cleveland holds a slight lead in the all-time series with a record of 20-16 overall. However, the Guardians are entering this series after a challenging homestand, finishing with a 1-5 record and a tough 9-16 showing in June. Adding to their woes, shortstop Gabriel Arias is likely heading to the injured list with an ankle issue.
On the other hand, the Cubs, who are currently leading the NL Central, have not been as dominant recently, losing six of their last ten games. Boyd will be looking to improve his performance against his former team, as he has struggled in recent outings against the Guardians. Meanwhile, Seiya Suzuki is having a stellar season, leading the Cubs with 22 home runs and 69 RBIs.
In terms of injuries, the Guardians are facing significant challenges with several key players on the injured list, including RHP Shane Bieber and OF Will Brennan. For the Cubs, C Miguel Amaya and RHP Eli Morgan are among those sidelined.
As the Guardians look to bounce back from their recent struggles, this series presents an opportunity for them to regain momentum and make a push in the standings. The competitive spirit of both teams is sure to make for an exciting series that fans won’t want to miss.