The Texas Rangers are set to clash with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on August 25, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:40 PM under partly cloudy skies.

Cody Bradford will take the mound for the Rangers, entering the game with a 3.558 ERA. His counterpart, Matthew Boyd of the Guardians, will start with a slightly better ERA of 3.375.

In the 2024 AL West Division, the Rangers are currently placed 12th with a record of 60-69, translating to a .470 winning percentage. They are 3rd in their division with a record of 14-18. Recently, Texas has seen a slight uptick in form, winning 5 of their last 10 games and currently enjoying a 2-game winning streak. They have a home record of 34-31 and a less favorable away record of 26-38. The Rangers have also won 24 day games compared to 36 victories in night games, scoring a total of 541 runs while conceding 576.

Meanwhile, the Guardians are holding the 3rd spot in the AL Central Division, boasting a 73-55 record which gives them a .570 winning percentage. They lead their division with a record of 21-17. Cleveland has won 4 of their last 10 games but are currently on a 3-game losing streak. They have been stronger at home with a 38-21 record and are balanced on the road with a 35-34 record. In day games, they have 28 wins to their 45 at night. The Guardians have scored 576 runs while allowing 509 runs in return.