On October 22, 2024, a highly anticipated clash is set to take place at Yankee Stadium as the Cleveland Guardians go head-to-head with the New York Yankees, starting at 7:38 PM under clear skies.
The starting pitchers for both teams are yet to be confirmed.
The Guardians, who rank second in the 2024 AL Central Division, boast a record of 92-69, reflecting a winning percentage of .571. They lead their division with 30 wins against 22 losses. Coming off recent performances, they’ve claimed 5 wins out of their last 10 outings but are currently navigating through a two-game losing streak. At home, their record stands at 50-30, while they’ve posted a 42-39 away record. They perform better in night games with 57 victories, as opposed to 35 during daytime games. The team has scored 708 runs and conceded 621.
In contrast, the New York Yankees top the AL East Division standings with a 94-68 record, translating to a .580 winning percentage. Their divisional record is evenly split at 26-26, holding the top position in their division. Like the Guardians, the Yankees have won 5 of their last 10 games and come into this matchup on a one-game winning streak. Their home and road records are 44-37 and 50-31, respectively, showing a more pronounced prowess under the night lights with 61 wins compared to 33 in the day. The offensive side has accumulated 815 runs, whereas their pitchers have allowed 668 runs.