The Cleveland Guardians are set to battle the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 27, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:05 PM under clear skies.

Carlos Carrasco will take the mound for the Guardians. Carrasco has an ERA of 5.321 this season, presenting a challenge as he faces the Phillies. Opposing him will be Tyler Phillips for the Phillies, who boasts a more favorable ERA of 2.812.

Looking at the standings as of 2024, the Cleveland Guardians lead the AL Central with a 62-41 record, showing a winning percentage of .60. They maintain a decent divisional record of 17-15. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Phillies top the NL East with a record of 64-39, reflecting a winning percentage of .62 and a divisional record of 15-10. The Phillies have a strong home record of 37-17, contrasting their away record of 27-22. Both teams have displayed potent offense and solid defense this season, with the Guardians scoring 474 runs and allowing 395, while the Phillies have scored 501 and allowed 394.

In terms of betting odds, the point spread is set at -1.5, with an over/under of 9.0. For the moneyline bets, the Away Team (Guardians) is at +134, while the Home Team (Phillies) sits at -158. These figures suggest a slight edge towards the Phillies, likely influenced by their robust home game performance and Phillips’ striking ERA advantage.