Cleveland Guardians at Kansas City Royals: July 25, 2025 MLB Game Preview

Friday, July 25th, 2025

Cleveland Guardians (51-51, second in the AL Central) vs. Kansas City Royals (50-53, third in the AL Central)

Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES

Guardians: Gavin Williams (6-4, 3.54 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 106 strikeouts)

Royals: Michael Wacha (4-9, 3.62 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 85 strikeouts)

Royals -115, Guardians -105; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE

The Cleveland Guardians are looking to build upon a four-game win streak with a victory against the Kansas City Royals.

Kansas City has a 50-53 record overall and a 24-26 record at home. Royals hitters are batting a collective .245, which ranks ninth in the AL.

Cleveland has a 51-51 record overall and a 26-26 record in road games. The Guardians are 32-9 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Friday's game is the seventh meeting between these teams this season. The Guardians hold a 4-2 advantage in the season series.

TOP PERFORMERS

Bobby Witt Jr. has 14 home runs, 31 walks and 56 RBI while hitting .288 for the Royals. Salvador Perez is 15 for 37 with two doubles, seven home runs and 10 RBI over the past 10 games.

Carlos Santana has seven doubles and 11 home runs for the Guardians. Jose Ramirez is 10 for 34 with two doubles, a triple and four home runs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES

Royals: 5-5, .252 batting average, 3.88 ERA, outscored opponents by one run

Guardians: 7-3, .233 batting average, 3.71 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs

INJURIES

Royals: Nick Loftin: 7-Day IL (concussion), Michael Lorenzen: 15-Day IL (oblique), Cole Ragans: 60-Day IL (rotator cuff), Mark Canha: 10-Day IL (elbow), Daniel Lynch: 15-Day IL (elbow), Michael Massey: 10-Day IL (ankle), Hunter Harvey: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Guardians: Paul Sewald: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Lane Thomas: 10-Day IL (foot), Gabriel Arias: 10-Day IL (ankle), Will Brennan: 60-Day IL (forearm), Andrew Walters: 60-Day IL (lat), Ben Lively: 60-Day IL (forearm), Shane Bieber: 60-Day IL (elbow), Trevor Stephan: 60-Day IL (elbow), John Means: 60-Day IL (elbow), Sam Hentges: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

In summary

This article provides a comprehensive preview of the Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals MLB game scheduled for July 25, 2025, at 8:10 PM EDT in Kansas City, Missouri. It details the current standings of both teams, with the Guardians at 51-51 and the Royals at 50-53 in the AL Central. Key sections cover pitching probables (Gavin Williams for Cleveland and Michael Wacha for Kansas City), betting odds, and insights into the Guardians' four-game winning streak. Top performers like Bobby Witt Jr., Salvador Perez, Carlos Santana, and Jose Ramirez are highlighted. The article also includes a review of both teams' last 10 game performances and a detailed list of current player injuries, offering a complete overview for fans and bettors.

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