Ranger Suarez didn't have too many great things to take from his first start this year but he did punch out six batters in just 3.2 innings of work, throwing 82 pitches. He was also able to grab strikeouts in his few rehab starts, so the strikeout feel seems to be good for him already. I'm backing Suarez to get a 5th strikeout against a Guardians team that strikes out nearly 25% of the time against lefties, allowing four straight southpaws to go over this line (Carlos Rodon, Cole Ragans, Tyler Anderson and Kris Bubic). They also have not seen a lefty starter since April 23rd so it's a small sample size but this lineup has struck out far more than last year already.

Tanner Bibee has pitched better than his 4.26 ERA would indicate, as two bad starts have really sidetracked his stats. For the most part, however, his efforts have been serviceable for Cleveland, including his last three starts in which he's allowed only 5 runs and 15 hits across 18 IP (2.50 ERA). The guardians are also off on the right foot in this series with last night's 6-0 win, and have to feel good about their chances to do it again on Saturday against Phils starter Ranger Suarez, whose 2025 debut was an unmitigated disaster last Sunday vs. the D-backs, allowing 7 runs and 7 hits across just 3 2/3 IP of a loss to the D-backs. Play Guardians on Money Line