On the evening of August 9, 2024, a riveting Chicago rivalry unfolds as the Cubs take on the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. The contest is slated to begin at 08:10 PM under a clear sky.

Leading the charge for the Cubs, Jameson Taillon will step up to the pitcher’s mound carrying a commendable ERA of 3.253. Facing him will be Garrett Crochet from the White Sox, who brings a slightly better ERA of 3.194 to the game.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs are currently positioned 11th with a record of 57 wins and 60 losses, reflecting a .49 winning percentage. Their divisional play records them at 4th with 17 victories against 26 defeats. They’ve picked up some momentum recently, winning 6 out of the last 10 games and are currently riding a 2-game winning streak. The Cubs boast a home record of 32-27 and a slightly less favorable away record of 25-33. They have split performances in day and night games with 28 and 29 wins respectively, and have tallied 493 runs scored against 486 runs allowed.

Conversely, the White Sox sit at the bottom of the AL Central Division, ranked 15th with a win-loss record of 28-89, showcasing a .24 winning percentage. Their divisional struggles are evident with only 8 wins compared to 34 losses, placing them last in the division. They’ve won a mere 1 game out of their last 10 and are currently coming off a loss. The home and away splits show a distressing scenario with 17-40 and 11-49 records, respectively. They’ve managed only 11 wins in day games against 17 in night games. Their offense has produced 360 runs, significantly less efficient compared to 608 runs conceded.