The Chicago Cubs are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on June 13, 2024. The game, scheduled to start at 6:50 PM, may see some light rain according to weather forecasts.

Justin Steele will be on the pitcher’s mound for the Cubs, carrying an ERA of 3.654. Opposing him will be Taj Bradley for the Rays, who holds an ERA of 5.170.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs rank 11th with a record of 32 wins and 35 losses, which results in a .480 winning percentage. They are 5th in their division with an 8-15 record. They have won 4 of their last 10 games, suffering from a recent loss in their streak. The Cubs have performed better at home with an 18-13 record compared to their 14-22 on the road. They have won 13 day games and 19 night games, totaling 286 scored runs and 303 conceded runs.

The Rays, positioned 10th in the AL East Division, mirror the Cubs’ win-loss record at 10th in the AL East at 32-35, translating to a .480 winning percentage. They also find themselves in 5th place within their division with a 10-17 record. The Rays have recently won their last game but have similarly won only 4 of their last 10 matches. Their home performance stands at 18-22 while they have a slightly better road record of 14-13. With 13 daytime victories against 19 nighttime ones, the Rays have amassed 260 runs for and have allowed 322 against.