On the evening of August 13, 2024, the baseball spotlight will shine on Progressive Field at 06:40 PM, where the Chicago Cubs are set to take on the Cleveland Guardians under mostly clear skies.

Javier Assad will be leading the charge from the mound for the Cubs, carrying an impressive ERA of 3.244. The Guardians, on the other hand, are yet to announce their starting pitcher for the contest.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs are currently ranked 10th with a record of 59 wins and 60 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.495. They have struggled within their division, posting 17 wins against 26 losses, placing them third. Despite recent challenges, they have managed 8 wins in their last 10 games and are currently riding a four-game winning streak. At home, they have a record of 32-27, whereas they have been slightly less successful on the road with a 27-33 standing. Their performance is almost balanced between day (28 wins) and night games (31 wins), having scored 503 runs while conceding 493.

On the AL Central Division side, the Cleveland Guardians hold the third spot with a commendable 69-49 record, translating into a 0.585 winning rate. They are leading their division with a 21-17 record. Their form has dipped recently, securing only 3 wins in their last 10 games, though they carry a two-game winning streak into this matchup. The Guardians boast a stronger home record of 35-20 compared to 34-29 on the road. They show a preference for night games with 41 wins, against 28 during the day. Offensively, the Guardians have amassed 542 runs and given up 466.