On the evening of August 13, 2024, the Chicago Cubs will square off against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, starting at 6:40 PM. The forecast predicts partly cloudy skies for the game.

Javier Assad, with a 3.244 ERA, will be pitching for the Cubs, while the Guardians have not yet announced their starting pitcher.

In the 2024 NL Central standings, the Cubs are currently 10th, with a record of 59 wins and 60 losses, reflecting a .500 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 17-26, ranking third in the division. The Cubs have shown improvement recently, winning 8 of their last 10 games and currently enjoy a four-game winning streak. Their home record stands at 32-27, while their away record is 27-33. Cubs players perform comparably in day (28 wins) and night games (31 wins). The team has scored 503 runs while allowing 493 runs so far this season.

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians hold the third spot in the 2024 AL Central Division with a 69-49 record and a .585 winning percentage. They lead the division with a 21-17 record and have won two consecutive games. The Guardians excel at home with a 35-20 record and are reasonably strong on the road with a 34-29 record. They have a better performance in night games with 41 wins compared to 28 in day games. Offensively, the Guardians have scored 542 runs and conceded 466 runs.