On August 24, 2024, a compelling MLB matchup is set to take place as the Texas Rangers visit the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, with first pitch scheduled for 7:10 PM under partly cloudy skies.

Jon Gray will take the mound for the Rangers, sporting a solid 3.750 ERA. His counterpart from the Guardians, Ben Lively, will enter the game with a slightly better ERA of 3.675.

Looking at the AL West Division standings for 2024, the Rangers hold the 12th spot with a record comprising 59 wins and 69 losses, translating to a winning percentage of .460. They have secured 14 wins against 18 losses within their division, ranking third. Recently, they have won 4 of their last 10 games and are coming off a single win streak. The Rangers have a home record of 34-31 and a less favorable road record of 25-38. They have also recorded 23 daytime wins versus 36 nighttime victories, with an overall scoring of 536 runs and 573 runs allowed.

In contrast, the Guardians find themselves in a better position in the AL Central Division, sitting in second place with a win-loss record of 73-54, which results in a .570 winning percentage. They lead their division with a record of 21-17. Over their last 10 games, they’ve managed 5 wins but are currently on a two-game losing streak. The Guardians boast a strong home record of 38-20 and a balanced road performance of 35-34. Their day and night game wins stand at 28 and 45, respectively. Offensively, they have scored 573 runs and conceded 504.