On the evening of July 26, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians will visit Citizens Bank Park to challenge the Philadelphia Phillies, commencing at 6:40 PM under what is expected to be overcast skies. Ben Lively will be the starting pitcher for the Guardians, entering the game with a commendable ERA of 3.568. He will face the Phillies’ Cristopher Sánchez, who boasts an impressive ERA of 2.972.

In the 2024 season, the Guardians top the AL Central Division with a strong record of 61-41, a winning percentage of 0.60, and maintaining a divisional record of 17-15. Their recent performances have seen them win 4 of their last 10 games, though they are currently on a L1 streak. Comparatively, the Phillies lead the NL East with a record of 64-38, achieving a similar winning percentage of 0.63 and a division record of 15-10. They too have won 4 of their last 10 and are on a L1 streak. At home, the Phillies have been dominant with a 37-16 record, whereas the Guardians have been comparatively balanced in their road games with 28 wins to 26 losses.

As for the odds: the Phillies are favored with a -1.5 point spread and the game’s over/under is set at 8.5. Those betting on the away team, the Cleveland Guardians, will find value in the MoneyLine odds of +146, while the home favorite Phillies are lined at -172. This suggests a tight contest is anticipated, with the Phillies slightly more favored to come out on top. Bettors, mark your preferences wisely as the game could swing with the slightest edge.