Set for August 13, 2024, the Chicago Cubs are gearing up to challenge the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, starting at 6:40 PM. Expect partly cloudy skies for the game day.

Javier Assad will be pitching for the Cubs, holding an impressive ERA of 3.244. The starting pitcher for the Guardians has yet to be announced.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs rank 10th with a record of 59 wins and 60 losses, leading to a win rate of 0.50. They have a divisional record of 17 wins and 26 losses, ranking 3rd within their division. Recently, the Cubs have been on a roll with 8 wins out of their last 10 games and are riding a 4-game win streak. Their home record stands at 32-27, while away they are 27-33. During daytime, they hold 28 wins, and at night, they’ve secured 31 wins. The Cubs have scored a total of 503 runs and conceded 493.

Meanwhile, the Guardians occupy the 3rd position in the 2024 AL Central Division with a win-loss record of 69-49, which translates to a win rate of 0.58. They’re leading the division with a 21-17 record against division opponents. Currently, the Guardians have won 3 of their last 10 games and boast a 2-game win streak. At home, they have a strong 35-20 record, and on the road, they are 34-29. In day and night games, they have won 28 and 41 games, respectively. The team has tallied 542 runs and allowed 466 runs defensively.