On a partly cloudy day at Wrigley Field on August 16, 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays will go head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs starting at 2:20 PM. Yariel Rodríguez will be leading the charge for the Blue Jays, entering the game with a 3.600 ERA, while the Cubs will counter with Kyle Hendricks, who currently holds a 6.602 ERA.

In the American League East, the Blue Jays are positioned 11th with a 57-64 record, reflecting a .470 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 17-24, placing them fifth in their division. Recently, the team has shown decent form, winning 6 of their last 10 games and currently enjoying a three-win streak. Their home record stands at 29 wins and 31 losses, and they have a slightly less favorable 28-33 record on the road. The Blue Jays have split their daytime and nighttime games fairly evenly, with 28 daytime wins and 29 nighttime victories. This season, they’ve scored 504 runs while conceding 581.

Meanwhile, the Cubs stand 11th in the National League Central with a record of 59-63, which gives them a .480 winning percentage. They rank fourth in their division with a 17-26 divisional record. The Cubs have won 5 of their last 10 games and are trying to snap a three-game losing streak. At home, they hold a better record of 32-27 compared to their 27-36 road record. The Cubs have been slightly stronger in night games, accumulating 33 wins compared to 26 in day games. On the offensive side, they have tallied 513 runs, with their pitchers allowing 510 runs this season.