The Toronto Blue Jays welcome the Cleveland Guardians to Rogers Centre for an exciting baseball game slated for June 16, 2024, with a start time of 1:37 PM under expected overcast conditions.

Ben Lively, who has recorded an ERA of 2.587 this season, will start as pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians. Opposing him on the mound will be José Berríos for the Toronto Blue Jays, carrying an ERA of 2.930.

As of the current standings in the 2024 AL Central Division, the Cleveland Guardians occupy the second spot with a record of 44-23, demonstrating a solid win rate of 0.66. They lead the division in head-to-head matches with 11 victories against 6 defeats. The Guardians are coming into the game with momentum, having won 6 of their last 10 games and currently riding a one-game win streak. Their performance splits are also notable, with 21 wins at home versus 8 losses, and an away record of 23 wins to 15 losses. They have shown strength in day games with 18 wins and have outscored their opponents with a total of 335 runs while conceding 243.

The Toronto Blue Jays, who are experiencing a tougher season, stand 10th in the 2024 AL East Division with a 33-36 record, reflecting a 0.48 winning percentage. They are positioned fourth in their division from 9 wins and 10 losses. Recently, their form has dipped with only 5 wins in the last 10 contests, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak. The Blue Jays have been evenly matched at home with a 16-16 record and a marginally poorer performance on the road at 17-20. The team has accumulated 16 wins in day games versus 17 in night games, having scored 266 runs and conceded 303 in total.