US EditionSteven Kwan Out of Guardians’ Lineup Against the Athletics with Right Wrist Soreness
CLEVELAND, JUL 18 – The Guardians seek to improve their 20-23 home record and climb the AL Central standings after losing seven straight home games, facing Athletics with a .417 slugging percentage.
- On July 18, 2025, the Cleveland Guardians host the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field at 7:10 p.m. EDT, seeking to end a seven-game home skid.
- Amid a 46-49 overall mark, the Cleveland Guardians are batting.222 with a.294 OBP and.366 slugging, and they've gone 20-23 at home.
- Athletics starter JP Sears is 7-7 with a 4.79 ERA and 79 strikeouts this season, while Guardians right-hander Slade Cecconi is 4-4 with a 3.44 ERA and 56 strikeouts.
- The Athletics have lost each of their last seven games at Progressive Field, while the Guardians have won nine of their last ten home meetings against Oakland.
- Meanwhile, the Guardians head into games against the Orioles, Royals and Rockies, while the Athletics at 41-57 play the Rangers, Astros and Mariners.
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Guardians’ disappointing results and pleasant surprises at the plate from the first half of 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians’ offensive production (or lack thereof in many cases) is a major storyline from the first half of the 2025 season. With the All-Star break in the rearview mirror, here is a look back at three unexpected pleasant surprises at the plate from Cleveland’s first 95 games and three disappointing results that helped contribute to the lineup’s struggles overall.
Guardians vs Athletics Prediction 7-18-25 MLB Picks
The Athletics and Cleveland Guardians meet Friday in MLB action at Progressive Field. Here’s a Guardians vs Athletics Prediction. This article will include a Guardians vs Athletics Pick. Athletics Betting Preview The Athletics are 41-57 on the year and play the Rangers, Astros, and Mariners next. The Athletics are batting .249 on the season, have a .316 OBP, and a .417 slugging percentage. The Athletics’ pitching staff has a 5.20 ERA and a 1.45 …
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