The Cleveland Guardians are set to clash with the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 18, 2024. The first pitch is scheduled for 2:10 PM under overcast skies.

Ben Lively will be starting on the mound for the Cleveland Guardians, carrying an earned run average (ERA) of 3.711. Opposing him will be Colin Rea for the Milwaukee Brewers, who has an ERA of 3.717.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians are the top seed with a record of 72-49, boasting a winning percentage of 0.60. They’ve performed well within their division with 21 wins against 17 losses and have maintained strong form recently, winning 5 of their last 10 games. Currently, they are on a five-game winning streak. On home turf, they hold a 38-20 record while their away performance stands at 34-29. The team shines brighter under the sun, with 30 daytime wins compared to 42 in nighttime fixtures. This season, the Guardians have scored 559 runs and conceded 476.

On the other side, the Milwaukee Brewers find themselves in third place in the NL Central Division, holding a record of 69-52, which translates to a 0.57 winning percentage. They’ve captured the division lead with 25 wins versus 14 losses. Their recent push has resulted in 7 victories out of their last 10 games, and they’re on a two-game winning streak. The Brewers have defended their home field with a 35-24 record, compared to an away record of 34-28. Their performance in day games totals 33 wins against 36 in night games, totaling 585 runs scored while conceding 484.