On July 14, 2024, an intriguing matchup is set as the Chicago Cubs visit the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium, starting at 2:15 PM. The forecast predicts partly cloudy skies. Jameson Taillon, who has maintained an impressive 2.989 ERA, will start as pitcher for the Cubs. His counterpart, Miles Mikolas, will take the mound for the Cardinals with a 4.879 ERA. In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs are currently 12th with a record of 46-51, showing a .470 winning percentage and a 5th place in the division with an 11-21 divisional record. They’ve won 7 of their last 10 games but are on a two-game losing streak. The Cubs have a stronger record at home (25-21) compared to their struggles on the road (21-30). They’ve also accumulated 22 wins in day games versus 24 in night games, scoring 407 runs and conceding 417. Conversely, the Cardinals rank 5th with a record of 50-45, reflecting a .530 winning percentage. They hold a stronger divisional standing at 2nd with a 15-13 record. Their recent form includes 6 wins in their last 10 matches and they are currently on a two-game winning streak. The Cardinals have a balanced home and away record, with 26-21 at home and 24-24 on the road. Their day games tally stands at 22 wins, while they’ve garnered 28 wins in night games. They have scored 395 runs and allowed 428.