The upcoming MLB showdown on August 20, 2024, features the Detroit Tigers going head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, starting at 8:05 PM under likely clear skies. The Tigers have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the game, while the Cubs will have Javier Assad on the mound boasting an ERA of 3.186.

Looking at the 2024 AL Central Division, the Tigers are currently 10th with a season record of 61-64, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.49. They are ranked 4th in their division with 20 wins against 22 losses. Their recent performance includes 6 wins in the last 10 games, highlighted by a two-game win streak. The Tigers have won 31 home games and 30 on the road, posting similar numbers in day and night games with 31 and 30 wins respectively. They have scored 518 runs and conceded 521.

In the NL Central, the Cubs match the Tigers with a 10th place ranking and a 61-64 record. Their division standing is slightly lower at 3rd, with 17 wins to 26 losses. Like the Tigers, the Cubs have also won 6 of their recent 10 matches but lost their last game. At home, they have a stronger record of 34 wins against 28 losses, while their away record is 27-36. The Cubs have shown a slight preference for night games with 33 wins compared to 28 during the day, and their run tally stands at 522 scored versus 518 allowed.