Scheduled for a 2:20 PM start on September 27, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds are set to clash with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field under overcast skies.

The Reds have yet to confirm their starting pitcher for the game. Conversely, the Cubs will be sending Jameson Taillon to the mound, who boasts an ERA of 3.545.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Reds are positioned 11th with a 76-83 record, reflecting a .480 winning percentage. They are placed 4th within the division with a 23-26 record and have captured 4 wins in their most recent 10 games, even as they face a three-game losing streak. Their record splits include 39-42 at home and 37-41 away, with the team faring better in night games (51 wins) compared to day games (25 wins). They’ve tallied a total of 696 runs and conceded 690.

The Cubs, on the other hand, rank 9th in the same division, with an 81-78 record and a .510 winning percentage. They occupy the third spot in the division with a 21-28 record in divisional matchups. With a 5-5 performance in their latest 10 games and a recent single-game loss, the Cubs show a balanced season performance of 42-36 at home and 39-42 on the road. Comparatively more successful in night games (44 wins) against the day’s 37 wins, they have amassed 732 runs while allowing 666.