MLB Game Analysis: July 8th 02:40 Cleveland vs San Francisco Foreign Baseball Prediction
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Cleveland Guardians' Bullpen Perseverance
Cleveland Guardians
Having successfully counterattacked with their bullpen's perseverance, the Cleveland Guardians will have Carlos Carrasco (3 wins, 6 losses, 5.21 ERA) challenging for his fourth win of the season. Carrasco pitched 6 innings with 3 runs allowed in his home game against the White Sox on the 3rd, continuing his recent stable pitching at home. His daytime game ERA of 4.74 is also better than his nighttime game ERA, a promising aspect. In the previous game, the Cleveland lineup scored 5 runs, targeting Harrison and Jackson, including 2 home runs. As evidenced by Steven Kwan's homer, the current lineup needs Kwan and Ramirez to lead. The bullpen allowed 2 runs over 4.2 innings after Allen's departure, and getting through the 5th and 6th innings will be their biggest challenge.
San Francisco Giants
Following the starter's poor performance that led to a close loss, the San Francisco Giants will have Hayden Birdsong aiming for his second win of the season. Birdsong clinched a win with 5 innings pitched, allowing 4 hits and 2 runs in his away game against Atlanta on the 3rd, but his home run jinx continued with 2 home runs allowed and 2 runs. In this game, he might last 5 innings, but home runs will be the biggest variable. In the previous game, the San Francisco lineup scored 4 runs against Cleveland's pitchers, and their poor performance in scoring positions (1 hit in 13 at-bats) highlighted their lack of focus. The lower part of the lineup's struggle was a disappointing aspect. The bullpen allowed 2 hits and 1 run over 4.2 innings, not expecting that single run to be the deciding factor.
Game Prediction
Harrison's comeback was a failure. It's proven that targeting Cleveland's bullpen isn't easy, and with their current hitting, Cleveland should manage to target Birdsong to some extent. How long Carrasco can hold out is crucial, but he has the home advantage, and San Francisco tends to struggle against slow-ball pitchers. The Cleveland Guardians, who are ahead in overall strength, are closer to victory.
Expected Score
Cleveland 6:4 Victory
Handicap
Cleveland Victory
Under/Over
Over
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