{{July 7 05:10 MLB Cleveland vs San Francisco}}
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Cleveland
Logan Allen
Logan Allen (8 wins, 4 losses, 5.75 ERA) will be challenging for his 9th win of the season. Allen experienced a poor performance, allowing 3 runs in 4.1 innings, resulting in a loss against Kansas City on the 1st. His pitching has significantly declined, allowing at least 3 runs in each of his last three games. However, he has shown improvement at home with three consecutive quality starts. Another highlight is his performance during day games, where he has a record of 3 wins, 1 loss, and a 3.14 ERA. Cleveland's batting lineup was shut down by San Francisco's bullpen in the previous game, only managing 2 runs, including a solo home run by Josh Naylor. They struggled significantly in scoring positions, going hitless in 11 at-bats and grounding into 3 double plays. The bullpen, which had to delete 4.1 innings, appears to have recovered their form.
San Francisco
Kyle Harrison
Kyle Harrison (4 wins, 3 losses, 3.96 ERA) will make his return from injury. On June 11, he pitched 6.1 innings, allowing 4 hits and 1 run against Houston but was sidelined due to an ankle injury. His simulated pitching has been promising, and he has a strength in nighttime away games, an advantage worth betting on. San Francisco’s lineup scored 4 runs against Tanner Bibee in the previous game, showcasing their excellent focus during away games. Michael Conforto, who delivered a crucial 2-RBI double in the first inning, needs to maintain his current form. The bullpen, which managed to allow only two runs over 9 innings, will not be able to use their key relievers in this game, presenting a big disadvantage.
Comment
Both teams have shown good performance against left-handed pitchers recently. Hence, expectations on the starters should be low. Ultimately, it will come down to the bullpens. San Francisco's bullpen had a high workload in the previous game and faces the major issue of not being able to use their primary relievers. The Cleveland Guardians, with a stronger bullpen, are closer to victory.
Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]]: Cleveland Win
[[Handicap]]: -1.5 Cleveland Win
[[U/O]]: 8.5 Over ▲