The Toronto Blue Jays are set to clash with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 18, 2024, beginning at 2:20 PM under expected overcast skies.

Bowden Francis, wielding an ERA of 4.924, will take the mound for the Blue Jays. Opposing him from the Cubs will be Shota Imanaga, who enters the game with an ERA of 3.156.

This season in the AL East, the Blue Jays find themselves in 11th place with a record of 57-64, showing a winning percentage of .47. They are 5th in the division, with a 17-24 divisional record. Recently, they’ve won 6 of their last 10 games and are riding a three-game winning streak. Their home and away splits are 29-31 and 28-33 respectively, and they’ve scored 504 runs while giving up 581.

Meanwhile, in the NL Central, the Cubs are positioned 11th with a 59-63 record, equating to a .48 win percentage. They’re 4th in their division, holding a 17-26 divisional record. The Cubs have a 5-5 record in their last 10 outings with a current three-game losing streak. They’ve fared better at home with a 32-27 record compared to their 27-36 mark on the road. During day and night games, they have collected 26 and 33 wins respectively. The Cubs have tallied 513 runs this season while allowing 510.