Cleveland Guardians at Miami Marlins by Tony T.
Matchup Analysis
The road starter enters with the stronger run-prevention profile. The road starter owns the stronger strikeout rate. The home starter has the cleaner walk rate. Ground-ball contact favors the road starter. Home-run prevention is nearly even.
Joey Cantillo has made 19 starts in 19 appearances, while Ryan Gusto has made 6 starts in 9 appearances. The comparison puts immediate focus on strike throwing, contact quality and each starter's ability to keep the ball in the park.