The Cincinnati Reds are scheduled to compete against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 24, 2024, starting at 6:40 PM under expected light rain conditions.

Jakob Junis, featuring a 2.613 ERA, will take the mound for the Reds. Opposing him will be Tanner Bibee for the Guardians, who enters the game with a 3.564 ERA.

In the 2024 season, the Reds find themselves 11th in the NL Central Division with a record of 76-81, translating to a .48 winning percentage. They’ve captured 4th place in their division with a 23-26 record and have won 5 of their last 10 games but are currently experiencing a one-game losing streak. Their home and away records stand at 39-42 and 37-39 respectively, with a performance of 25-51 in daytime games versus a stronger 51 wins in night games. The Reds have scored 693 runs and allowed 679.

On the opposite side, the Cleveland Guardians are positioned 2nd in the AL Central with a 90-67 record, reflecting a .57 winning percentage. They lead their division with a 30-22 record, have triumphed in 6 of their last 10 matches, though they are also on a two-game losing streak. The Guardians show stronger performance at home (48-28) compared to their away games (42-39), with a slight preference for night games, having won 55 out of 90, compared to 35 daytime games. They have tallied 692 runs while conceding 609.