The Cleveland Guardians (27-26) host Game 2 of their four-game series against the Oakland Athletics (20-39) at Progressive Field on Friday, June 10 at 7:10 p.m.

After winning the opener 8-4 behind home runs from Jose Ramirez and Josh Naylor, Cleveland looks to continue their momentum. The Guardians have won 7 of their last 10 games and sit just 3.5 games behind Minnesota in the AL Central.

Betting Odds:

• Guardians: -166
• Athletics: +140
• Run Line: Oakland +1.5 (-166)
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup:

• Athletics: Paul Blackburn (5-2, 2.62 ERA, 1.06 WHIP)
• Guardians: Triston McKenzie (3-5, 3.10 ERA, 0.86 WHIP)

Key Stats:

• Jose Ramirez: .284/.388/.619, 15 HR, 55 RBI
• Josh Naylor: .276/.336/.496, 7 HR, 30 RBI
• Oakland has lost 8 straight games
• Guardians are 7-3 in their last 10

Analysis: While both starters have pitched well this season, Cleveland's superior offense and recent hot streak make them the favorites. The struggling A's will try to snap their losing streak behind Blackburn, but the Guardians' momentum and home field advantage give them the edge in what could be a low-scoring affair.

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