New York Mets vs Cleveland Guardians

New York Mets at Cleveland Guardians (2026-08-05). Christian Scott vs Tanner Bibee at Progressive Field.

Starters — Christian Scott has a 2.99 ERA and 1.24 WHIP over 69.1 innings, with strong bat-missing ability at 11.03 K/9. His 3.89 BB/9 is the main caution point, but he has limited damage well with a 0.91 HR/9. Over his last three starts, Scott has allowed 4 earned runs in 15.1 innings with 20 strikeouts and 4 walks, including two outings of one earned run or fewer. His recent form points up. Tanner Bibee carries a 3.81 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 132.1 innings, with a lower-strikeout profile at 6.8 K/9 and solid control at 2.58 BB/9. The concern is home-run exposure, as his 1.36 HR/9 has led to 20 homers allowed. In his last three starts, Bibee has given up 7 earned runs in 19.1 innings with 13 strikeouts and 4 walks, and he has worked at least six innings in each. His trend is listed down, though the recent game log still shows steady run prevention.

Teams — The Mets have a .684 OPS, 463 runs scored, and a .233 team average. Their pitching staff owns a 4.09 ERA and 1.29 WHIP, and they are 5-5 over the last 10 games. New York’s offensive profile is modest overall, but Scott’s strikeout rate gives them a potential edge in swing-and-miss innings if his command holds. The Guardians have a .680 OPS, 448 runs scored, and a .231 team average. Cleveland’s staff has been better collectively, posting a 3.75 ERA and 1.26 WHIP, but the club is just 3-7 in its last 10 games. That recent slide makes run support a key variable for Bibee, especially since both offenses have produced similar season-long numbers.