Miami Marlins vs Cleveland Guardians Prediction, Odds & Key Players: MLB Game Preview for August 13, 2025

Wednesday, August 13th, 2025

Miami Marlins vs. Cleveland Guardians Preview: August 13, 2025

The Miami Marlins (57-62, third in the NL East) travel to Progressive Field to face the Cleveland Guardians (62-56, second in the AL Central) on Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT. Both teams will be looking to make crucial strides in the playoff race as the season heats up in August.

Pitching Matchup

The Marlins are set to start Eury Perez (4-3, 3.25 ERA, 1.01 WHIP, 52 strikeouts) on the mound. He’ll be facing Guardians’ right-hander Gavin Williams (7-4, 3.17 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 123 strikeouts). With two talented pitchers squaring off, the over/under for the game is set at 7.5 runs; the Guardians are slight favorites at -127, while the Marlins come in at +107.

Team Performance Overview

Cleveland Guardians

The Guardians hold a 30-27 record at home this season. When they keep the ball in the park and avoid allowing home runs, they are especially dangerous, boasting a 31-11 record in such games. Cleveland comes into the matchup with momentum, having gone 8-2 over their last 10 games, during which they have outscored opponents by 11 runs while averaging a .235 team batting average and posting a strong 2.87 ERA.

Miami Marlins

The Marlins have shown resilience on the road with a 29-31 record away from home. Miami’s success is also tied to limiting the long ball; in games where they haven’t allowed a home run, they’ve excelled with a 23-13 record. However, the Marlins are hoping to snap a four-game losing streak and improve on a tough 3-7 stretch over their last 10 games, marked by a .236 batting average and a 6.04 team ERA. Over this span, they have been outscored by 17 runs.

Top Performers

For Cleveland, Jose Ramirez remains a force, hitting .294 with 23 doubles, two triples, 25 home runs, and consistent offensive production. Kyle Manzardo has provided a recent spark, going 10-for-30 with a double and three homers over the past 10 games.

Miami’s Otto Lopez continues his steady presence with 15 doubles and 11 home runs. Javier Sanoja has contributed as well, going 7-for-27 with a double and three home runs during his last 10 games.

Injury Report

Cleveland Guardians

The Guardians continue to battle injuries, missing key contributors including Lane Thomas (foot, 10-Day IL), Will Brennan (forearm, 60-Day IL), Andrew Walters (lat, 60-Day IL), Ben L

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