- Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
- Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: MLB.TV
- Betting Odds: Arizona (-122), Cleveland (+102)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (57-52) are heading to Progressive Field this Friday, looking to take down the Cleveland Guardians (56-54). Betting odds place Arizona at -122 and Cleveland at +102, with a total set at 9 runs. Starting on the mound are Mitch Bratt and Tanner Bibee.
The Diamondbacks’ offense boasts a slugging percentage of .393 with 792 strikeouts and 359 walks this season. They have accumulated 469 RBIs through 884 hits, posting a team batting average of .242. Arizona has connected for 191 doubles and launched 104 home runs, tallying a total of 492 runs scored with an on-base percentage of .313. Averaging 4.5 runs per game, the Diamondbacks currently rank 13th in Major League Baseball.
Arizona’s pitching staff has a K/BB ratio of 2.33 and maintains a WHIP of 1.29. The Diamondbacks have surrendered 131 home runs and a total of 492 runs (18th overall in MLB). With 936 hits against them (averaging 8.7 per 9 innings) and 451 earned runs on the season, the team holds a 4.20 ERA, ranking 17th in the league. They have also recorded 737 strikeouts, while their FIP is at 4.46.
The Diamondbacks’ bullpen has a save conversion rate of 66.7% from 109 opportunities, securing 28 saves but failing 14 times. Their relievers have inherited 139 runners, with 24.5% scoring. With 363 appearances by relievers this season, the bullpen has notched 66 holds (9th in MLB).
Defensively, the Diamondbacks have converted 71.0% of balls in play to outs over 8,703 innings, placing them 6th in the league. Arizona has achieved 2,901 putouts, 961 assists, and committed 42 errors, resulting in a fielding percentage of .989, which ranks 3rd in MLB, along with 95 double plays.
Mitch Bratt has pitched 15 innings in his MLB career, striking out 10 batters. With a record of 0-1, he owns a FIP of 6.42 and has faced 77 batters. His ERA stands at 6.51 after allowing 11 earned runs on 20 hits with a career WHIP of 2.039 and 11 walks issued.
The Guardians hit a slugging percentage of .369, averaging 3.93 runs per game (30th in MLB). They have registered 164 doubles, drawn 394 walks, and scored 432 runs, alongside 106 home runs and 414 RBIs. Cleveland has seen 913 strikeouts (14th in the league) and secured 837 hits with a team OBP of .310 and a batting average of .230 this season.
Cleveland’s pitching staff has given up 446 runs, maintaining a team ERA of 3.73 (surrendering 404 earned runs). They’ve allowed 121 home runs and average 4.12 runs per 9 innings (8th in MLB). The Guardians’ collective WHIP is 1.263, with a FIP of 3.84 this season. Their K/BB ratio is an impressive 9.40 (1,016 strikeouts vs. 357 walks), ranking 11th in terms of total hits allowed, with 873.
The Guardians’ relief staff has inherited 165 runners, conceding 25.5%. They have appeared in 134 high-pressure situations and 108 times with runners on base. In 133 save opportunities, they’ve secured 87 holds and blown 10 saves, currently possessing a remarkable 77.3% save rate (2nd in MLB) with 371 bullpen appearances this season.
Defensively, the Guardians have executed 74 double plays, maintaining a .985 fielding percentage (16th overall). They have achieved 856 assists, 56 errors, and a total of 2,924 putouts this season. Their defensive efficiency is at 69.4% across 8,772 innings (19th in MLB).
Tanner Bibee (38-33 career record) has a solid ERA of 3.67, allowing 8.0 hits per 9 innings. With a K/BB ratio of 3.26, he has faced 2,567 batters, conceding 254 earned runs with a WHIP of 1.177 and a FIP of 3.6. Throughout his career, Bibee has allowed 553 hits while tallying 587 strikeouts over 623 innings.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Selection: Bet on Arizona (-122)
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