Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cleveland Guardians Picks and Prediction for Sunday, August 2, 2026

The Arizona Diamondbacks visit the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio. Arizona is 58-52 and sits second in the NL West, 11 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Diamondbacks have won three straight games after opening this series with a 4-1 victory on Friday. Cleveland is 56-55 and sits tied for second in the AL Central, three games behind the Chicago White Sox. The Guardians have dropped three of their last five games. Cash in a winner with our free MLB picks.

Arizona Diamondbacks Riding a Three-Game Winning Streak

Arizona has batted .241 while scoring 496 runs with 889 hits, 104 home runs, a .313 on-base percentage, and a .391 slugging percentage. Ketel Marte leads the Diamondbacks with a .254 batting average, 19 home runs, 62 RBIs, and 108 hits. Corbin Carroll has added 15 home runs with 15 stolen bases and a .342 on-base percentage, while Gabriel Moreno is batting .308. Nolan Arenado has contributed 14 home runs and 50 RBIs, giving Arizona balanced production throughout the lineup during its recent winning streak.

The Diamondbacks have posted a 4.17 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP while allowing opponents to bat .252. Arizona's pitching staff has recorded 742 strikeouts and has held opponents to just one run in the series opener. The staff has also allowed only eight total runs during the current three-game winning streak.

Injuries: Jordan Lawlar (10-Day IL), Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (10-Day IL), Tommy Troy (10-Day IL), Michael Soroka (15-Day IL), Drey Jameson (15-Day IL).

Cleveland Guardians Trying to Find Consistency

Cleveland has struggled offensively for much of the season, batting .229 while scoring 433 runs with 840 hits, 106 home runs, a .309 on-base percentage, and a .367 slugging percentage. Chase DeLauter leads the Guardians with a .277 batting average, 11 home runs, and 51 RBIs, while Brayan Rocchio has collected a team-high 99 hits. Kyle Manzardo has hit 13 home runs, Steven Kwan owns a .353 on-base percentage, and Jose Ramirez has contributed 10 home runs with 27 stolen bases. Cleveland will need more production from the lineup after scoring only one run on Friday.

The Guardians continue to rely on outstanding pitching, posting a 3.72 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP while holding opponents to a .238 batting average. Cleveland has recorded 1,020 strikeouts, one of the highest totals in Major League Baseball, and the staff has consistently kept games close throughout the season despite inconsistent run support.

Injuries: Shawn Armstrong (15-Day IL).

Pitching Matchup

Arizona Diamondbacks – Merrill Kelly

Kelly is 8-8 with a 4.86 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP across 109.1 innings. The veteran right-hander has allowed 116 hits while striking out 71 batters, walking 42, and surrendering 22 home runs this season.

Cleveland Guardians – Gavin Williams

Williams is 10-6 with a 3.71 ERA and an outstanding 1.07 WHIP over 133.1 innings. He has allowed 105 hits while striking out 168 batters and issuing just 38 walks. Williams has been one of Cleveland's most dependable starters throughout the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cleveland Guardians Game Pick

• Cleveland Guardians

Cleveland has a clear edge on the mound and continues to own one of the American League's strongest pitching staffs with a 3.72 ERA and 1,020 strikeouts. The Guardians have been far more reliable in limiting opposing offenses than Arizona, and they should benefit from playing at home after a disappointing opener. Arizona has played well during its three-game winning streak, but Cleveland's pitching depth and ability to keep games close make the Guardians the stronger play to win.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Cleveland Guardians Over/Under Pick

• Under

Both clubs enter with pitching staffs that have consistently kept scoring under control, especially Cleveland, which owns a 3.72 ERA and has recorded more than 1,000 strikeouts this season. The Guardians have scored only one run in the series opener, while Arizona has relied more on timely hitting than explosive offensive performances during its winning streak. With two experienced starters taking the mound and both bullpens capable of protecting late leads, another lower-scoring matchup to cash under is the best play.