Guardians host Marlins in Tuesday night showdown at Progressive Field
Two midseason contenders meet at Progressive Field on Tuesday as the Cleveland Guardians (61-56) host the Miami Marlins (57-61) at 6:40 p.m. ET. The game pits a Guardians squad looking to climb in the standings against a Marlins club seeking momentum on the road.
Starting pitchers
– Guardians: Logan Allen (7-9, 3.96 ERA) will take the mound for Cleveland. The 26-year-old is aiming for his eighth win and his seventh quality start of the season. In 113 2/3 innings this year, he has 87 strikeouts. His latest outing came against the New York Mets, where he worked five innings and allowed just one earned run on four hits. Allen has averaged 5.1 innings per start and has logged five or more innings in 12 straight appearances, with opponents hitting .260 against him.
– Marlins: Janson Junk (6-2, 3.97 ERA) will counter for Miami in his 10th start of the season. The right-hander’s most recent outing was five innings against the Houston Astros, yielding three earned runs on five hits. Across 14 appearances (nine starts) this season, Junk has a 3.97 ERA with 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings and a .267 opponent batting average. He has earned a quality start three times this season and aims to go five or more innings for the eighth consecutive start.
Offense and team notes
– Guardians: Cleveland has scored 466 runs this season (26th in MLB), collected 879 hits (30th), and hit 123 home runs (19th).
– Marlins: Miami ranks 18th in slugging percentage (.394), has 113 home runs (24th), and bats .251 with 1,010 hits and 505 runs (18th in MLB scoring).
Game props (for those following betting lines)
– Logan Allen: Strikeouts Over/Under 4.5 (Over odds +110); Hits Allowed Over/Under 5.5 (Over odds -125)
– Janson Junk: Strikeouts Over/Under 3.5 (Over odds +105); Hits Allowed Over/Under 5.5 (Over odds +110)
Game info
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
TV: CLEG and FDSFL
Live Stream: Watch on Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
Why this game matters
This matchup features two right-handed starters who have posted solid ERA figures this season, paired with offenses that are looking to spark bigger innings. Cleveland will try to capitalize at home to push up in the standings, while Miami will look to string together consistent performances on the road.
Additional value
– For fans, this game offers an angle on how both pitchers handle a lineup that has struggled at times against righties. Watch for Allen’s ability to navigate through the Marlins’ order and Junk’s control deep into the game.
– Fantasy angle: monitor the bullpen usage and how long each starter stays in, as recent trends show both teams leaning on shorter those innings before turning to relievers.
Summary
A regional showdown at Progressive Field features two mid-season teams led by two capable right-handers and a lineup that could deliver a few surprising bursts. Expect a pitchers’ duel with key moments that could tilt the balance late.