The consecutive losses represent a concerning pattern in an increasingly tight AL Central race. Detroit and Kansas City are locked in a three-way battle with Cleveland, while Minnesota has surged, winning eight straight games to move above .500.

Who is the Cleveland Guardians probable starting pitcher? Luis Ortiz gets the nod for Sunday evening's affair as the Cleveland Guardians look to put Saturday's disappointing result behind them and win the final game of their three-game series against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.

The best way for the Cleveland Guardians to improve is to play against experienced teams, such as the Philadelphia Phillies, whom they beat on Friday night, 6-0. Gavin Williams struggled with his command in his last few starts. While there's still work to do, the flamethrower looked much better against a proven, veteran Phillies lineup.

Luis Ortiz and the Guardians take on Bryce Harper and the Phillies on ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball. Here are the starting lineups for Sunday’s game between the Guardians and Phillies. Where: Progressive Field,

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Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs and Zack Wheeler worked seven dominant innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cleveland Guardians on May 11.

The Guardians reached the quarter mark of the 2025 season on Sunday, in a 3-0 loss to the Phillies at Progressive Field in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Bryce Harper homered during Philadelphia’s six-run eighth inning, Ranger Suárez allowed only three hits over seven scoreless innings and the Phillies defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1.