Cleveland Guardians vs. Miami Marlins Picks and Prediction for Sunday, July 12, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Cleveland Guardians visit the Miami Marlins on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET at loanDepot park in Miami, Florida. Cleveland enters with a 49-46 record and sits tied for first in the AL Central after winning two straight games, including a 3-2 victory over Miami in the series opener. The Marlins are 52-43 and tied for second in the NL East after seeing their four-game winning streak snapped on Friday. Build your bankroll with our free MLB picks.
Cleveland Guardians Looking to Extend Their Winning Streak
Cleveland has relied more on pitching than offense this season. The Guardians are batting .227 as a team with 376 runs, 710 hits, 91 home runs, a .309 on-base percentage, and a .368 slugging percentage. Chase DeLauter has been one of the club's most productive hitters, batting .282 with 10 home runs and 45 RBIs, while Brayan Rocchio leads the team with 84 hits. Angel Martinez has hit a team-high 11 home runs, and Jose Ramirez has added 10 home runs with 33 RBIs despite currently being on the injured list.
The Guardians have consistently received strong work from their pitching staff. Cleveland owns a 3.76 team ERA and a 1.26 WHIP while holding opposing hitters to a .237 batting average. The staff has recorded 852 strikeouts against 315 walks, helping the Guardians remain in the middle of the AL Central race despite their offensive inconsistencies.
Injuries: Tim Herrin (15-Day IL), Jose Ramirez (10-Day IL), Angel Martinez (10-Day IL).
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Miami Marlins Looking to Win the Series Finale
Miami has put together one of the better offensive seasons in the National League. The Marlins are batting .254 with 436 runs, 802 hits, 97 home runs, a .331 on-base percentage, and a .413 slugging percentage. Otto Lopez has been outstanding with a .341 batting average and 127 hits, while Liam Hicks leads the club with 57 RBIs and has added 13 home runs. Heriberto Hernandez has also hit 13 home runs, and Xavier Edwards continues to reach base at a high rate with a .385 on-base percentage.
The Marlins have also received solid work from their pitching staff throughout the season. Miami owns a 4.02 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .228 batting average. The Marlins have recorded 798 strikeouts with 320 walks, and their staff has helped the club post an impressive 31-18 record at home entering this matchup.
Injuries: John King (15-Day IL), Anthony Bender (15-Day IL), Josh Ekness (60-Day IL), Owen Caissie (10-Day IL), Andrew Nardi (60-Day IL).
Pitching Matchup
Cleveland Guardians – Joey Cantillo
Cantillo is 7-4 with a 3.66 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP across 96.0 innings this season. The left-hander has allowed 86 hits and 12 home runs while striking out 96 batters and issuing 47 walks. Cantillo has given Cleveland dependable innings throughout the season and enters this start after helping anchor one of the American League's stronger pitching staffs.
Miami Marlins – Undecided
Miami has not announced a starting pitcher for Sunday's game. The Marlins will determine their starter on Saturday evening.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Miami Marlins Game Pick
- Miami Marlins
Miami has been one of the better home teams in baseball with a 31-18 record at loanDepot park, and the Marlins have consistently produced more offense than Cleveland throughout the season. The Guardians own the stronger overall pitching numbers, but Miami's lineup has a clear edge with a .254 batting average compared to Cleveland's .227 mark. If the Marlins receive a solid effort from whoever starts on Sunday, their home success and balanced offense give them the advantage.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Miami Marlins Over/Under Pick
- Under
Cleveland's pitching staff has been one of the better groups in baseball with a 3.76 ERA, while Miami has limited opponents to a .228 batting average this season. The Guardians have scored only 376 runs through 95 games and won Friday's opener by a 3-2 score, showing that runs could be difficult to come by again. With Cantillo bringing a 3.66 ERA into the matchup and both teams capable of getting quality work from their pitching staffs, the under will cash.
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