The Chicago Cubs are scheduled to go head-to-head with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on the evening of August 13, 2024, starting at 6:40 PM. The forecast points to a mostly clear sky for the game.

Javier Assad, with an ERA of 3.244, will be starting for the Cubs. The starting pitcher for the Guardians has not yet been announced.

As of now, the Cubs are standing 10th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a win-loss record of 59-60, which reflects a .500 winning percentage. They are third in the division with 17 wins and 26 losses. Recently, the Cubs have shown solid form, winning 8 of their last 10 games and are currently enjoying a four-game winning streak. At home, they have won 32 games and lost 27, whereas their road record is 27 wins to 33 losses. They’ve won 28 day games and 31 night games. Overall, the team has scored 503 runs and conceded 493.

Meanwhile, the Guardians hold the third spot in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 69 wins and 49 losses, boasting a .580 winning percentage. They lead the division with a 21-17 record in division games. However, their recent performance has declined, winning just 3 of their last 10 games but they are currently on a two-game winning streak. The Guardians have a strong home record of 35-20 and a respectable 34-29 away record. They have won 28 day games and 41 night games. The team has offensively accumulated 542 runs while their pitchers have given up 466 runs.