The Cleveland Guardians are set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on September 22, 2024, starting at 2:15 PM in conditions expected to feature moderate rain.

Gavin Williams, with an ERA of 5.118, will be pitching for the Guardians. His counterpart from the Cardinals, Andre Pallante, will enter the game with a 3.869 ERA.

In the 2024 AL Central standings, the Cleveland Guardians are in second place with a 90-65 record, achieving a .580 winning percentage. They lead their division with a 30-22 record and have won seven of their last ten games, currently riding a three-game winning streak. The Guardians have posted a 48-28 record at home and a 42-37 performance on the road; they hold a 36-win tally in day games against 54 in nighttime contests. The squad has scored 686 runs and allowed 601.

Meanwhile, in the NL Central, the St. Louis Cardinals are positioned ninth with a balanced 77-77 record, reflecting a .500 winning percentage. They are third in their division with a 26-26 record. The Cardinals have won five of their previous ten games but are currently on a two-game losing streak. At Busch Stadium, they have a 42-37 record, and on the road, they are 35-40. The Cardinals have accumulated 32 wins in day games and 45 during night games, having scored a total of 627 runs and conceded 688.