Dodgers Seek Second Win Against Guardians in May 27 MLB Clash

CLEVELAND, OH – The Los Angeles Dodgers (33-21) will face the Cleveland Guardians (29-24) at Progressive Field on Tuesday evening. This interleague matchup follows the Dodgers’ convincing 7-2 victory over the Guardians on Monday in the first game of the series.

Starting for Los Angeles is right-hander Dustin May, who holds a record of 2-4 with a 4.09 ERA. Meanwhile, Cleveland will counter with Tanner Bibee, who has a record of 4-4 and a 3.57 ERA.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 p.m. ET, with the Dodgers currently favored at -128 on the money line, suggesting that a $128 bet would win $100. The Guardians, underdogs at +109, would return $109 on a $100 wager. The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani continues to impress, leading the league with 19 home runs and boasting a .295 batting average. In the series opener, he hit one home run and scored three runs. First baseman Freddie Freeman is also performing exceptionally well, with a batting average of .361 and an OPS of 1.065.

For the Guardians, left fielder Steven Kwan stands out with a batting average of .314 and 19 RBIs. He recorded three hits against the Tigers in a previous game this week. Cleveland’s Kyle Manzardo leads the team with 10 home runs and 28 RBIs.

The matchup today is critical as both teams look to improve their standings. Various prediction models suggest the Dodgers have a slight edge, with a 54% chance of winning.

The anticipation builds as both teams prepare to take the field, aiming for victory in this important matchup.