On August 17, 2024, an intriguing MLB matchup is scheduled to take place at Wrigley Field as the Toronto Blue Jays go head-to-head with the Chicago Cubs, starting at 2:20 PM. The forecast predicts partly cloudy skies for the afternoon.

Chris Bassitt will take the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays, entering the game with a 4.299 ERA. Justin Steele is set to pitch for the Chicago Cubs, featuring a commendable ERA of 3.158.

In the 2024 AL East Division standings, the Blue Jays are currently 11th with a record of 57-64, reflecting a winning percentage of .470. They hold a divisional record of 17-24, ranking 5th in the AL East. Recently, the Blue Jays have shown some improvement, winning 6 of their last 10 games and currently enjoying a three-game winning streak. They have a mixed home (29-31) and away (28-33) record, with a fairly even performance in day (28 wins) and night games (29 wins). The Blue Jays have scored 504 runs and conceded 581 runs this season.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Cubs sit 11th in the NL Central Division with a record of 59-63 and a .480 winning percentage. They are 4th in their division with a 17-26 record. The Cubs have won half of their last 10 games, but are currently on a three-game losing streak. They hold a better record at home (32-27) compared to their performance on the road (27-36), and have a day vs night game record of 26 to 33 wins, respectively. The Cubs have managed to score 513 runs and have allowed 510 runs in total.