Set your calendars for a thrilling baseball showdown as the San Diego Padres visit the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 20, 2024, with the first pitch at 7:10 PM under clear skies. Helming the mound for the Padres, Dylan Cease enters with a respectable ERA of 3.991, while Gavin Williams counters for the Guardians possessing an ERA of 3.767.

In the 2024 NL West Division, the Padres hold a balanced 50-50 record, ranking 9th with a divisional record of 15-17. They have struggled recently, with only 3 wins in their last 10 outings and are currently on a two-game losing streak. The Padres have shown differing performances on the road (24-22) compared to their home games (26-28).

Conversely, the Guardians lead the AL Central Division with a strong 59-37 record, showcasing a solid home-field advantage with a 31-11 record, and a slightly less dominant 28-26 performance on the road. They are coming off a win and have secured 5 victories in their last 10 games.

As for the odds, they are tightly contested with both teams having a MoneyLine of -109. The game’s PointSpread stands at 1.5, suggesting that the Guardians have a slight edge as favorites, but it’s expected to be a close game. The Over/Under is pegged at 7.5, indicating expectations of moderate scoring influenced by the strong pitching lineup.