The upcoming MLB showdown on June 19, 2024, at 2:20 PM, will feature the San Francisco Giants visiting the historic Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs under partly cloudy skies.

As of now, the starting pitcher for the Giants remains unannounced, whereas Kyle Hendricks will take the mound for the Cubs, currently holding an ERA of 8.200.

Looking at the 2024 NL West Division standings, the Giants are in 6th place with a record of 36-37, reflecting a .49 winning percentage. They have balanced their divisional plays with 13 wins and 13 losses, ranking them 2nd in the division. Recent games show a promising trend with the Giants winning 6 out of their last 10 matchups and enjoying a current winning streak of two games. Their home and away records are 20-17 and 16-20, respectively, and they tend to perform better in daytime games with a 21-15 record. The Giants have scored a total of 322 runs while allowing 344.

On the other side, the Cubs are positioned 13th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a 34-39 record, translating to a .47 winning percentage. They struggle within their division, holding a 9-17 record and placing 5th. The Cubs have seen limited success recently, with only 3 wins in their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game losing skid. At home, they are stronger with a 19-16 record compared to 15-23 on the road. They have managed to secure 14 daytime wins versus 20 in nighttime games. Offensively, the Cubs have tallied 304 runs but have conceded 322 runs.