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**Guardians and Cubs Clash in Prime-Time Interleague Showdown at Wrigley Field**

**CHICAGO, IL** – Get ready for some interleague fireworks! The Cleveland Guardians, led by star third baseman Jose Ramirez, will face off against Pete Crow-Armstrong, Seiya Suzuki, and the first-place Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night, July 2nd, in a nationally televised game on ESPN.

This highly anticipated matchup, the second game of a three-game series, promises a captivating contest between two teams with different trajectories this season.

The Guardians (Record Unavailable) will send right-hander Tanner Bibee (4-8, 3.90 ERA) to the mound, hoping he can stifle the Cubs’ potent offense. Bibee will be looking to bounce back and secure a much-needed win for Cleveland.

The Cubs (Record Unavailable), meanwhile, will counter with their impressive left-hander Shota Imanaga (4-2, 2.54 ERA). Imanaga has been a consistent force for Chicago this season, and the Cubs will rely on him to keep the Guardians at bay.

Game time is set for 8:00 PM Eastern Time. Fans can catch all the action live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and through the MLB streaming hub.

For comprehensive MLB coverage, including the latest news, analysis, stats, and scores, visit the ESPN MLB hub page. Don’t miss this exciting interleague showdown!

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