Overview

• The three-game set is 1-1 entering Wednesday's matchup at Chase Field, with first pitch at 3:40 p.m. EDT.
• Cleveland lists left-hander Parker Messick as the probable starter opposite Arizona right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (12-8, 5.01 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 108 strikeouts).
• BetMGM prices the Diamondbacks at -120 with the Guardians at +100 and a total of 8.5 runs.
• The Guardians are 64-61 and third in the AL Central, while the Diamondbacks are 61-66 and fourth in the NL West.
• Both clubs note significant injuries, including Arizona’s Anthony DeSclafani (thumb) and Gabriel Moreno (hand) and Cleveland’s Lane Thomas (foot) and Will Brennan (forearm).