Cleveland Guardians vs Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 19, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 19, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Cleveland Guardians vs Arizona Diamondbacks – 8

The Cleveland Guardians played against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 18, 2025. The Guardians won 3-1, improving their record to 63-60. Gavin Williams pitched well, earning the win and improving to a 7-4 record with a 3.38 ERA.

Key performances came from Brayan Rocchio and CJ Kayfus. Rocchio hit a home run and drove in two runs. Kayfus also hit a home run, adding another run to the Guardians’ score. The Diamondbacks fell to a 60-65 record with this loss.

The Guardians scored first in the second inning. Brayan Rocchio hit a home run to bring in two runs in the fifth inning. This put the Guardians ahead with a total of three runs. The Diamondbacks were scoreless until the ninth inning. Geraldo Perdomo hit a triple, driving in a run. The game ended with the Guardians winning 3-1.

Gavin Williams led the Guardians to victory with a strong performance on the mound. He pitched 5.33 innings, allowing no runs and striking out five batters. This win improved his record to 7-4 with an ERA of 3.38.

In the batting lineup, Brayan Rocchio and CJ Kayfus stood out for the Guardians. Rocchio hit a home run and drove in two runs, while Kayfus also hit a home run and scored twice. Their contributions were key in the Guardians’ 3-1 win.

For the Diamondbacks, Zac Gallen took the loss, dropping his record to 9-12. He pitched six innings, giving up three runs and striking out three batters. Geraldo Perdomo was a highlight for the Diamondbacks, hitting a triple and driving in their only run.

 

What’s Next

The Guardians’ win over the Diamondbacks pushed their record to 63-60. This keeps them in 2nd place in the Central division. They are trying to catch up with the leaders and this win is a step forward. On the other hand, the Diamondbacks now have a 60-65 record. They sit in 4th place in the West division. This loss makes it harder for them to move up in the standings.

The Cleveland Guardians will continue their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Their next game is on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 9:40 PM at Chase Field. The series will conclude with a game on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 3:40 PM. Probable starters for these games have not been announced yet.

The Arizona Diamondbacks will also face the Cleveland Guardians in the upcoming games. They will play at home on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 9:40 PM and then again on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 3:40 PM. After this series, they will start a new series against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 9:40 PM at Chase Field.

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