On the evening of August 13, 2024, the Chicago Cubs will take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM under partly cloudy skies.

Javier Assad will be starting for the Cubs, carrying a commendable ERA of 3.244, while the starting pitcher for the Guardians remains unannounced.

In the 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Cubs are 10th with a record of 59 wins and 60 losses, reflecting a .500 winning percentage. They hold a division record of 17 wins to 26 losses, ranking them 3rd in the division. The Cubs have won 8 of their last 10 games and are riding a four-game win streak. They have produced a stronger performance at home with 32 wins compared to 27 losses, while their away record stands at 27 wins and 33 losses. The Cubs have also scored 503 runs and conceded 493 runs this season.

Conversely, the Cleveland Guardians are positioned 3rd in the AL Central Division with a 69-49 record, which gives them a .580 winning percentage. They top their division with a record of 21 wins against 17 losses. The Guardians have won 3 of their recent 10 games and are currently on a two-win streak. They boast a solid home record of 35-20 and a decent away tally of 34-29. Their day game wins amount to 28, and they have secured 41 victories in night games. In terms of scoring, the Guardians have accumulated 542 runs while allowing 466 runs.