On a clear day on July 28, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians will go head to head with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The first pitch is slated for 1:35 PM. Joey Cantillo will take the mound for the Guardians, while the Phillies will counter with Kolby Allard. Both pitchers are set to start with a pristine ERA of 0.000.

The Guardians lead the AL Central Division with a 62-42 record, demonstrating a strong season performance with a .600 winning percentage and a divisional play of 17-15. Their road performances show a balanced record of 29 wins against 27 losses. Overall, they have managed to score 474 runs and conceded 403. The Phillies, leading the NL East, boast a 65-39 record, achieving a .625 winning percentage. At home, they’ve been notably strong with a 38-17 record, and their total run count stands impressively at 509, with 394 runs allowed.

Turning to the game’s odds, the Philadelphia Phillies are seen as favorites with a -145 on the MoneyLine compared to the Guardians at +122. The Point Spread is set at -1.5 in favor of the Phillies, and the Over/Under is pegged at 9.5 runs. These figures suggest a slight edge for the Phillies, indicating a potentially closer contest where the Guardians will be looking to upset despite the Phillies’ solid home record.