The Diamondbacks tied up the series with a late night thriller of a victory, 6-5, over the Guardians. Cleveland falls to 1-4 over the last five games with the loss, while Arizona is 1-4 in that same span after the win. The rubber match is set and this is the final meeting of the season between the two.

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

Corbin Carroll continues to do his best for the Diamondbacks, making history in the process of winning vs. the Guardians on Tuesday.

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

Messick, 24, the club’s No. 12 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, has impressed in Triple-A Columbus this season, posting a 3.47 ERA with 119 strikeouts across 98 2/3 innings in 20 starts.

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.

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

The Arizona Diamondbacks head into the rubber match of their three game series with the Guardians on Wednesday afternoon. First pitch is 12:40 p.m. MST at Chase