On August 20, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians are set to battle the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium for an evening game starting at 7:05 PM under overcast skies.

Matthew Boyd will be taking the pitcher’s mound for the Cleveland Guardians with an impressive ERA of 1.688. Opposing him from the Yankees, Luis Gil will pitch with an ERA of 3.255.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Cleveland Guardians currently hold the third spot with a 72-52 record, a winning percentage of 0.58. They are the division leaders with a 21-17 intra-division record. Recently, the Guardians won 5 of their last 10 games but are currently on a three-game losing streak. They hold a 38-20 record at home and a 34-32 record on the road. The team has performed better in night games with 44 wins compared to 28 in day games and has scored a total of 563 runs while conceding 485.

Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are the second-ranked team in the AL East Division, with a similar 73-52 record and a 0.58 winning percentage. They are second in their division with 22 wins and 23 losses. The Yankees also have a record of winning 5 out of their last 10 matches and are presently on a two-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 32-27, and they are stronger on the road with a 41-25 record. The Yankees have won 47 night games compared to 26 day games, having scored 635 runs and allowed 519 overall.