On July 26, 2024, an exciting MLB matchup is set to take place at Citizens Bank Park when the Cleveland Guardians square off against the Philadelphia Phillies at 6:40 PM. The forecast predicts overcast skies for the game.

Ben Lively will be starting as pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, entering the game with a respectable 3.568 ERA. Facing him from the mound for the Phillies will be Cristopher Sánchez, who boasts a slightly better ERA of 2.972.

In the current 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Cleveland Guardians are leading the pack in first place with a solid 61-40 record, reflecting a .603 winning percentage. They have managed a divisional record of 17-14. Recently, the Guardians have shown good form, securing four wins in their last ten games, with a current winning streak of two games. Their performance at home shows a strong 33-14 record, while they have recorded 28 wins and 26 losses in away games. The Guardians have also played 27 day games and achieved 34 wins in night games, with a total of 471 runs scored and 391 conceded.

Similarly, leading their division in the NL East, the Philadelphia Phillies hold a robust record of 64-38, translating to a .627 winning percentage. Their divisional record stands at 15-10. Like the Guardians, the Phillies have won four of their last ten games, though they are currently on a one-game losing streak. At home, the Phillies have proved formidable with a 37-16 record, and have a slightly less impressive 27-22 record on the road. Their day versus night game performance shows 24 wins for day games and a higher tally of 40 wins for night games. The Phillies have scored 500 runs and allowed 391 runs this season.