On the upcoming date of July 9, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians are set to clash with the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM. The game day forecast hints at overcast clouds, potentially affecting gameplay dynamics.

The pitching lineup holds promise with Ben Lively stepping up for the Guardians, showcasing an impressive ERA of 3.142. His counterpart from the Tigers, Kenta Maeda, faces a tough challenge with a higher ERA of 6.714.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians sit comfortably in second place with a record of 56-33, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.63. They have been strong in divisional play, leading with a 14-11 record, and have notched five wins in their most recent set of 10 games, although they are rebounding from a single loss. The Tigers, on the other hand, hold the 11th position with a 43-48 record, indicating a winning percentage of 0.47 and are fourth in the division based on their 14-12 record in division games.

As for game odds, the Guardians are slightly favored to win with a Point Spread of 1.5 and an OverUnder of 8.5, which suggests a moderately scored game is expected. The MoneyLine for the Guardians is set at -141, indicating a higher confidence in their performance despite playing away, whereas the Tigers are sitting at +120, making them underdogs in their home stadium.