Scheduled for September 6, 2024, at 2:20 PM at the iconic Wrigley Field, the New York Yankees are gearing up to square off against the Chicago Cubs under an expected light rain.

Luis Gil, showcasing an ERA of 3.393, will take the mound for the Yankees. For the Cubs, Javier Assad, with a slightly lower ERA of 3.214, will be pitching. In the 2024 AL East Division, the Yankees currently sit in third place, holding an 80-60 record, which translates to a .570 winning percentage. Their divisional performance stands at 22-23, securing the second spot in the AL East. The team is trying to rebound from two consecutive losses, despite having a decent record of 4-6 in their recent outings. The Yankees have posted 37 wins and 31 losses at home, and a stronger 43-29 on the road. They show stronger play during night games with 52 wins compared to 28 in day games. Their overall runs scored is 714 with 596 runs allowed.

Turning to the NL Central, the Chicago Cubs are in eighth place with a record of 72-68, reflecting a .510 winning percentage. They have struggled within their division, achieving a 21-28 record, but have found some form recently with 7 wins in their last 10 games and are currently on a one-game winning streak. The Cubs’ home and away records are nearly balanced at 37-31 and 35-37, respectively. They have won 34 day games against 38 night games, totaling 641 runs scored while conceding 584.