The Guardians have lost four of five and remain three games out of the third and final American League wild-card position.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. drove in three runs, Jake McCarthy hit a solo homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-5.

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez is coming off a great start. He went seven innings against the Rockies, allowing only one run.

Preview the Aug. 19 matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Guardians with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cleveland Guardians vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB game to be played on August 20, 2025 on ESPN.

Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt gave up four runs in six innings in a loss to the Rockies last week at Coors Field. He looks to rebound at home.

Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen is 2-0 with a no-decision in August and is pitching better of late, but his ERA is his career-worst.

PHOENIZ, Arizona (WKBN) – The Cleveland Guardians are promoting pitcher Parker Messick to the Major League roster. The left-hander will make his Major League debut in Wednesday’s series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks at 3:40 p.m. ET.

CJ Kayfus and Brayan Rocchio homered, Gavin Williams pitched 5⅓ scoreless innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Arizona Diamondbacks Aug. 18.