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September 18, 2026 β’ Progressive Field, Cleveland
MLB PREVIEW β’ September 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Athletics (61-93) travels to play Cleveland Guardians (79-75) at Progressive Field, Cleveland.
Athletics
Visiting Side
Record
61-93
Cleveland Guardians
Home Side
Record
79-75
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ATH
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
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CLE
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ~ | 5 | 10 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
16%
Athletics
VS
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Cleveland Guardians
Projected Score
ATH 3.4
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CLE 5.4
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Cleveland Guardians has a stronger overall season performance.
- Cleveland Guardians has a stronger home record.
- Athletics boasts a more productive batting lineup.
Athletics
STAT
Cleveland Guardians
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Cleveland Guardians plays on familiar turf at Progressive Field, Cleveland.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Athletics Could Win
Athletics brings a Team ERA of 5.51 and Batting Average of .245 into the matchup.
Why Cleveland Guardians Could Win
Cleveland Guardians counters with a Team ERA of 2.61 and Batting Average of .232.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Cleveland Guardians's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.
Game Details
Progressive Field, Cleveland
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
35,391
Closing Odds
Line: CLE -246 | O/U: 8
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Mason Barnett
Home Starter
Daniel Espino
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Athletics (90.4%)
Cleveland Guardians (9.6%)
Total Submissions: 27 circles
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