Sun May 11 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Phillies and Guardians Face Off in Decisive Sunday Night Baseball Matchup

**Cleveland, OH** – The Philadelphia Phillies and the Cleveland Guardians will clash in a pivotal game three of their interleague series on Sunday night. The game, airing on national television, will determine the series victor after a split of the first two games: a 6-0 Guardians win and a 7-1 Phillies victory.

Both teams enter the game with strong recent performances. The Phillies (23-16), currently second in the NL East, have won four of their last five games. The Guardians (23-16), second in the AL Central, have a record of five wins in their last seven games.

Zack Wheeler (3-1, 3.35 ERA) is slated to pitch for Philadelphia, coming off a strong performance against Tampa Bay. Cleveland will counter with Luis Ortiz (2-3, 5.30 ERA). SportsLine’s projection model, boasting a 67% success rate on top-rated MLB money-line picks this season, predicts a high-scoring affair, forecasting a combined 9.6 runs. The model gives the Phillies a strong chance to win, with the over/under set at 7 runs.

Key players to watch include Phillies’ shortstop Trea Turner, currently riding a nine-game hitting streak, and first baseman Bryce Harper, who had a three-hit game Saturday.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET at Progressive Field. The Phillies are favored to win. However, given the high projected run total and the recent form of both teams, a close and exciting game is anticipated.

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