Cleveland Guardians vs New York Mets MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 5, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 5, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Cleveland Guardians vs New York Mets – 8/4/25

The Cleveland Guardians took on the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 4, 2025. The Guardians won 7-6, improving their record to 56-55. Cade Smith was the winning pitcher, moving to a 3-4 record with a 3.00 ERA.

Gabriel Arias stood out with a home run and four RBIs for the Guardians. For the Mets, Pete Alonso hit a home run and collected four RBIs. The game featured a 100-degree day with clear skies and a slight wind blowing out to right field.

The Guardians scored all seven of their runs in the sixth inning. Their big inning included a home run by Arias, which brought in four runs. Fry also contributed with two RBIs, helping the team take a significant lead. The Mets responded with three runs in the bottom of the sixth. Alonso’s home run added four RBIs for the Mets, closing the gap. In the eighth inning, the Mets added two more runs, but it was not enough to overcome the Guardians’ lead.

Gabriel Arias played a big role for the Guardians, driving in four runs. His performance included a home run and a sacrifice fly. David Fry also contributed with two RBIs, helping the team secure the win.

On the mound, Cade Smith was the winning pitcher for the Guardians. He pitched 1.33 innings, allowing two hits and no earned runs. Smith struck out two batters, keeping the Mets from adding to their score.

For the Mets, Pete Alonso stood out with four hits and four RBIs, including a home run. Despite his efforts, Ryan Helsley took the loss for the Mets. He pitched one inning, allowing two unearned runs.

What’s Next

The Guardians’ win brings their record to 56-55, keeping them in 2nd place in the Central Division. They are trying to close the gap with the division leader. The Guardians’ recent performance is vital for their playoff hopes. The Mets, now 63-49, remain in 2nd place in the East Division. This loss impacts their efforts to catch the division leader. Both teams are focused on improving their standings as the season progresses.

The Cleveland Guardians will continue their series against the New York Mets. Their next game is on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 7:10 PM at Citi Field. This series will conclude with another game on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at 1:10 PM before they head to play the Chicago White Sox.

The New York Mets will also face the Cleveland Guardians in their next game on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at 7:10 PM at Citi Field. They will finish this series on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, with an afternoon game. Following this, they will travel to face the Milwaukee Brewers starting on Friday, August 8, 2025.

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