The Cleveland Guardians (28-26) aim to secure a series win against the Oakland Athletics (20-40) at Progressive Field on Saturday, June 11, with first pitch at 4:10 p.m.

Game Preview:

• Friday's Result: Guardians rallied with 3 runs in the 9th inning
• Triston McKenzie: 6 IP, 2 R, 5 H, 6 K
• Jose Ramirez: 3-for-4, HR, 2 doubles
• A's HR: Seth Brown and Sean Murphy (solo shots)

Betting Lines:

• Guardians: -120 (favorites)
• Athletics: +102
• Run line: Oakland +1.5 (-230)
• Over/Under: 7.5 runs

Pitching Matchup: Athletics: Frankie Montas (2-6, 3.06 ERA)

• 1.00 WHIP
• 78 K in 70.2 IP

Guardians: Zach Plesac (2-4, 4.72 ERA)

• 1.28 WHIP
• 41 K in 55.1 IP
• Won last start vs. Orioles: 6 IP, 2 R, 8 K

Key Stats:

• A's have lost 10 straight games
• Guardians have won 8 of last 10
• Cleveland home record: 15-9
• Jose Ramirez vs. Montas: .357 (14 AB), 1 HR
• Andres Gimenez vs. Montas: 2-for-4, HR, 4 RBI

Bottom Line: The Guardians look to capitalize on their momentum against the struggling A's, though they'll face a tough test in Frankie Montas. Cleveland aims for their fourth straight series win and could secure it with a victory on Saturday.

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