On Sunday, April 20, 2025, the Cleveland Guardians will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The game is set to begin at 1:35 PM. Fans can look forward to a night game at the Pirates’ home stadium.
Guardians vs. Pirates Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Guardians MoneyLine: -102. The Guardians have a better record and strong recent performances, making them a good value pick against the Pirates.
- Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-104). Both teams have shown solid pitching recently, suggesting a lower-scoring game is likely.
Team Trends
- The Cleveland Guardians have a strong home record of 5-1 this season.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled on the road with a 2-8 record.
- Cleveland Guardians have a division record of 7-2, showing strength in their division.
- In a recent game, Cleveland’s Ben Lively pitched 5 1/3 innings with no runs allowed against the Pirates.
- Pittsburgh’s Enmanuel Valdez hit a home run in their 10-7 loss to the Guardians on April 18th, 2025.
Guardians vs Pirates Preview
The Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to meet at PNC Park on Sunday, April 20, 2025. The game will start at 1:35 PM. Logan Allen will pitch for the Guardians. He has a 1-1 record and a 2.30 ERA this season. In his last game against the Orioles, Allen pitched 5 2/3 innings and did not allow any runs.
The Pirates will have Mitch Keller on the mound. Keller has a 1-2 record and a 4.30 ERA. His last game was against the Nationals, where he pitched six innings and allowed three runs. Both teams will look to their starting pitchers to set the tone for the game. Fans can expect an exciting matchup between these two pitchers.
Pirates’ Performance and Key Players
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few standout players in their lineup. Oneil Cruz is leading the team in home runs with five. Cruz also tops the team in runs and RBIs, with 11 each. Despite some finger soreness, Cruz is expected to play. Bryan Reynolds is another key player for the Pirates. He has three home runs, which is second on the team. Reynolds has contributed eight runs and ten RBIs, showing his importance to the lineup. Ke’Bryan Hayes is also a player to watch. His batting average is .197, but he has scored eight runs. Hayes has one home run and eight RBIs, making him a solid contributor for the Pirates.
Guardians’ Key Players and Pitching Outlook
Steven Kwan is leading the Cleveland Guardians in several areas. He has a batting average of .329, which is the highest on the team. Kwan has also scored 13 runs and driven in 12 RBIs, ranking first and second on the team, respectively. Kyle Manzardo is another player to watch. He has hit five home runs, which is the most on the Guardians. Though his batting average is .194, Manzardo has contributed 13 RBIs, leading the team in this category. José Ramírez is a key part of the lineup. He has hit four home runs and has a .269 batting average. Ramírez has scored eight runs and collected nine RBIs, adding depth to the team’s offense.
Final Betting Pick
The Guardians MoneyLine at -102 is a good pick due to their better record and recent performances. They have an 11-9 record, which is stronger than the Pirates’ 8-14 record. Steven Kwan’s solid batting average of .329 and Logan Allen’s recent strong pitching add to their chances.
The Under 8.0 prediction is supported by both teams’ recent pitching performances. Logan Allen has an ERA of 2.30, while Mitch Keller has shown potential with a 4.30 ERA. Both teams have shown solid pitching, suggesting a lower-scoring game is likely.
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Last updated:April 20, 2025 Guardians, Pirates