Cleveland Guardians at Chicago Cubs MLB Game - July 1, 2025

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025

The Chicago Cubs host the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 8:05 p.m. EDT to begin a three-game series.

Team Status

The Cleveland Guardians hold a 40-42 record, placing them second in the AL Central. On the road, the Guardians have gone 20-22.

The Chicago Cubs are 49-35 overall, leading the NL Central. The Cubs boast a strong home record of 25-15. They are particularly effective when hitting for power, holding a 27-8 record in games where they hit two or more home runs.

Pitching Probables

Guardians:

Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.68 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 80 strikeouts)

Cubs:

Matthew Boyd (7-3, 2.65 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 82 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Cubs -174, Guardians +145; over/under is 8 runs

Key Notes

This matchup marks the first meeting between the Guardians and the Cubs this season.

Cleveland finds success when out-hitting opponents, posting a 27-5 record in such games.

Top Performers

Cubs:

Seiya Suzuki leads the team with 22 home runs and holds a .540 slugging percentage.

Kyle Tucker has been hot over the last 10 games, going 15 for 41 with four home runs and nine RBI.

Guardians:

Carlos Santana has contributed six doubles, nine home runs, and 37 RBI for Cleveland.

Kyle Manzardo has hit well recently, going 10 for 31 with three doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.

Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

Cubs:

4-6 record, .271 batting average, 5.76 ERA, outscored by two runs

Guardians:

3-7 record, .191 batting average, 4.65 ERA, outscored by 24 runs

Injuries

Cubs:

Miguel Amaya (oblique), Eli Morgan (elbow), Javier Assad (oblique), Justin Steele (elbow)

Guardians:

Gabriel Arias (ankle), Will Brennan (forearm), Andrew Walters (lat), Ben Lively (forearm), Paul Sewald (shoulder), Shane Bieber (elbow), Trevor Stephan (elbow), John Means (elbow), Sam Hentges (shoulder)

In summary

The Chicago Cubs host the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Wrigley Field at 8:05 p.m. EDT. The NL Central-leading Cubs (49-35) send Matthew Boyd (7-3, 2.65 ERA) to the mound against the AL Central's second-place Guardians (40-42) and Gavin Williams (5-3, 3.68 ERA). The Cubs are favored in this matchup. Chicago has a strong home record and excels when hitting multiple home runs, while Cleveland performs well when out-hitting their opponent. Seiya Suzuki and Kyle Tucker are key offensive players for the Cubs, while Carlos Santana and Kyle Manzardo are notable for the Guardians. Both teams have significant players on the injured list. The Cubs have struggled slightly in their last 10 games but have a better batting average than the Guardians, who have struggled significantly in recent contests, getting outscored by a large margin.

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