CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cleveland Guardians cap their interleague series with the Philadelphia Phillies today – Sunday, May 11 – at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.
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The game will broadcast live on ESPN with the first pitch at 7 p.m. Eastern. Those who have cut the cable cord can catch the game for free by utilizing streaming alternatives like FuboTV and DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial.
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The Guardians (23-16) have played two polar opposite games against the Phillies. After shutting them out 6-0 on Friday, Cleveland fell asleep to the tune of a 7-1 beatdown on the other side.
The offense averaged 7.2 runs in the previous six games heading into May 10. They mustered just four hits in the loss. The rollercoaster continues for defending Manager of the Year Stephen Vogt.
Cleveland remains 2.5 games behind the Detroit Tigers for the top spot in the AL Central. The rival has won eight of their last 10 games, while the Guardians have won seven of their last 10.
Guardians players to watch
Kyle Manzardo
Manzardo has nine home runs and 22 RBI with a .214 batting average. He has tallied four hits, a home run and two RBI in his last four games.
Steven Kwan
Kwan has four home runs and 17 RBI with a .327 batting average, which is tied for fifth in the Majors. He recently had a seven-game hitting streak snapped.
Jose Ramirez
Ramirez is waiting to erupt. He has six home runs and 18 RBI with a .287 batting average. The slugger touts a five-game hitting streak, including three multi-hit games and three RBI in that span.
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A look at the Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies (23-16) will try to take the series after pummeling Guardians pitching with their patented power last night.
Bryce Harper, a two-time NL MVP, broke out of his hitting slump with a home run and double, part of three hits on the night. After a shaky season opener last weekend, starting pitcher Ranger Suarez showed off his arsenal with seven shutout innings.
Philadelphia trails the New York Mets by 1.5 games in the NL East. The Mets have lost four of their last 10 games, while the Phillies have captured seven victories in their last 10 games.
Phillies players to watch
Kyle Schwarber
Schwarber has been money this season. He is tied for a second-best 12 home runs, 29 RBI and .955 OPS. He also touts a .262 batting average and is coming off two hits and one RBI against the Guardians on May 10.
Trea Turner
Turner has two home runs and 14 RBI with a .318 batting average. The Philadelphia shortstop is scorching with 17 hits in the month of May as he is riding a nine-game hitting streak, including five multi-hit games in a row.
Bryce Harper
Harper has seven home runs and 22 RBI with a .242 batting average. He has five RBI in his last four games.
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Today’s pitching matchup
CLE Luis L. Ortiz (2-3, 5.30 ERA) vs. PHI Zack Wheeler (3-1, 3.35)
Ortiz has shown a little bit of everything in his seven games this season. He has allowed four or more earned runs in three of his starts and has only allowed seven or more hits in two games. Ortiz has struck out at least four batters in his last five appearances. The right-hander touts 40 total strikeouts and a 1.42 WHIP. He is 2-0 in his career against the Phillies with a 0.69 ERA.
Wheeler has been a tough out, supplying his team a victory in five of his eight starts. He has only allowed four or more runs twice this season. In a statistical anomaly, Wheeler has allowed exactly one home run in every appearance this season. The right-hander is third in the Majors with 66 strikeouts and touts an eighth-best 0.94 WHIP. He has lost both of his career starts against Cleveland with a 2.25 ERA over 12 innings of work.
What are the latest odds for Guardians vs. Phillies?
Spread: CLE: (+1.5), PHIL: (-1.5)
Moneyline: CLE: (+150), PHIL: (-180)
Run total: 7
Who are the announcers for Sunday Night Baseball?
Karl Ravech (play-by-play), David Cone (analyst) and Eduardo Perez (analyst) will be the announcers while Buster Olney reports from the dugout.
Here’s more information on how to watch today’s Guardians vs. Phillies game on TV and streaming services:
What: Cleveland Guardians vs. Philadelphia Phillies
When: Sunday, May 11, 2025
Time: 7 p.m. Eastern
Where: Progressive Field | Cleveland, Ohio
Channel: ESPN
Best streaming options: FuboTV (free trial) and DirecTV Stream (free trial)
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