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July 18, 2026 β’ Progressive Field, Cleveland
MLB PREVIEW β’ July 18, 2026
Featured Matchup
MLB Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (51-47) travels to play Cleveland Guardians (51-47) at Progressive Field, Cleveland.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Visiting Side
Record
51-47
Cleveland Guardians
Home Side
Record
51-47
Scoring
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | T | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PIT
|
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
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CLE
|
0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
35%
Pittsburgh Pirates
VS
65%
Cleveland Guardians
Projected Score
PIT 4.2
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CLE 4.7
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 6 categories
- Cleveland Guardians has a stronger home record.
- Pittsburgh Pirates boasts a more productive batting lineup.
- Cleveland Guardians has the lower team ERA and stronger pitching.
Pittsburgh Pirates
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 Pittsburgh Pirates Could Win
Pittsburgh Pirates brings a Team ERA of 4.22 and Batting Average of .252 into the matchup.
Why Cleveland Guardians Could Win
Cleveland Guardians counters with a Team ERA of 3.73 and Batting Average of .237.
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
27,989
Closing Odds
Line: CLE -131 | O/U: 7.5
Pitching & Leaders
Away Starter
Jared Jones
Home Starter
Gavin Williams
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
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Pittsburgh Pirates (50.0%)
Cleveland Guardians (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 0 circles
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