On Friday, August 24, 2024, the Chicago Cubs are set to clash with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, starting at 4:10 PM. The forecast predicts overcast skies for the game.\n\nShota Imanaga, holding a 3.105 ERA, will start as pitcher for the Cubs. Facing him from the Marlins’ side will be Valente Bellozo, who carries a 2.455 ERA.\n\nLooking at the 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Cubs are currently 10th, with a 63-65 record and a .492 winning percentage. Their division play presents a 17-26 record, ranking them 3rd in the division. The Cubs are showing decent form with five wins in their last ten games and are coming off a recent win. Their home and away records are 36-29 and 27-36 respectively. They’ve collected 29 daytime wins compared to 34 nighttime wins. The team’s offense has generated 537 runs while their pitching and defense have allowed 529 runs.\n\nThe Marlins rank 15th within the NL East Division, struggling with a 46-81 record and a .362 winning percentage. They sit at 5th place in division plays with a 13-26 record. Currently on a three-game losing streak, they’ve managed just three wins in their last ten games. The Marlins’ home record is 24-42, with a 22-39 record on the road. They’ve secured 22 daytime and 24 nighttime wins. Offensively, they’ve scored 471 runs, while defensively, they’ve conceded 645 runs.