The showdown is set for May 4, 2024, as the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, commencing at 2:20 PM under overcast skies.
The Brewers have yet to declare their starting pitcher, while Jameson Taillon, with an ERA of 1.500, will take the mound for the Cubs.
In the 2024 NL Central standings, the Brewers are currently 5th with a record of 17-11, reflecting a .610 winning percentage. They’ve achieved 7 wins and 3 losses within their division, ranking them 2nd. Coming into this game, the Brewers have won 5 of their last 10 games, despite a current losing streak of three games. Their record shows 5-7 at home and 12-4 on the road, winning 10 daytime games against 7 nighttime victories. The Brewers have scored 142 runs and conceded 129.
The Cubs, on the other hand, sit 4th in the division with an 18-11 record, boasting a .620 winning percentage. They are at the top of the division despite having no inter-division games yet. With 6 wins in their last 10 outings and a win streak of one, the Cubs bring confidence to their home field, where they exhibit a strong 10-3 record. Equally split in day and night games, they have a record of 9-9, scoring 147 runs and allowing 131 in total.