Cleveland Guardians vs. Arizona Diamondbacks: Preview, Odds, Pitching Matchup for August 19, 2025

Tuesday, August 19th, 2025

Cleveland Guardians vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Preview: August 19, 2025

The Cleveland Guardians (64-60, second in AL Central) visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (60-66, fourth in NL West) in a late-season MLB matchup at Chase Field on Tuesday, August 19, at 8:40 PM local time.

Pitching Matchup

The Guardians will send Tanner Bibee (9-9, 4.48 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 124 strikeouts) to the mound. The Diamondbacks counter with veteran lefty Eduardo Rodriguez (5-7, 5.40 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 111 strikeouts). Sportsbooks currently list the Diamondbacks as slight favorites (-116) with an over/under of 9 runs.

Weather

Today at Chase Field, expect hot conditions with temperatures soaring near 102°F. Skies will be mostly sunny with no chance of precipitation, and winds will be light out of the southwest at 6-8 mph. The dry heat and calm winds should favor hitters, making for ideal baseball weather in Phoenix.

Team Breakdown

Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona is looking to snap a four-game losing streak. The team owns a 30-31 home record and boasts the second-best slugging percentage in the majors at .439. Key contributors include Corbin Carroll, who is hitting .251 with 22 doubles, 14 triples, 27 home runs, and 64 RBIs. Geraldo Perdomo has been hot, going 15 for 40 with two doubles, a triple, and two home runs over his last 10 games.

Cleveland Guardians

The Guardians have been solid on the road with a 33-29 record. When they record at least eight hits, they are 40-20 this season. Jose Ramirez continues to deliver at the plate, hitting .290 with 25 home runs, 49 walks, and 64 RBIs. Brayan Rocchio has contributed 10 hits in his last 34 at-bats, including a double, two home runs, and six RBIs.

Recent Performance

Diamondbacks: 5-5 in their last 10 games, hitting .276 as a team, with a 4.96 ERA, and outscoring opponents by nine runs.
Guardians: 5-5 over their last 10, posting a .212 batting average, a 4.35 ERA, and being outscored by nine runs.

Injury Report

Diamondbacks

Anthony DeSclafani (thumb, 15-Day IL), Kevin Ginkel (shoulder, 60-Day IL), Gabriel Moreno (hand, 60-Day IL), Tommy Henry (elbow, 60-Day IL), Ryan Thompson (scapular strain, 15-Day IL), Related Links

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