Overview

• The Cleveland Guardians and Philadelphia Phillies, both 22-15, open a three-game series at Progressive Field on Friday evening.
• Friday's pitching matchup features Cleveland's Gavin Williams (2-2, 5.06 ERA) against Philadelphia's Aaron Nola (1-5, 4.61 ERA).
• Gabriel Arias enters the series on a hot streak, hitting .429 over the last road trip, including a four-hit game against Washington.
• Brayan Rocchio has struggled offensively, going 0-for-16 on the recent road trip and hitting .165 for the season, raising questions about his role.
• Manager Stephen Vogt has supported Rocchio publicly but may continue to adjust the lineup, with Arias seeing increased time at shortstop.