Scheduled for a 07:10 PM start on August 18, 2024, the New York Yankees are set to take on the Detroit Tigers at Journey Bank Ballpark located in Historic Bowman Field, under a forecast of light rain.

The Yankees will send Marcus Stroman to the hill, who carries a 4.005 ERA into the contest. The Tigers will counter with Tarik Skubal, who has maintained an impressive 2.531 ERA.

In the race for the AL East crown, the Yankees currently occupy third place, with a 72-50 record, translating to a .590 win rate. Their divisional performance shows 22 wins against 23 losses. Recently, the Yankees have won 6 of their last 10 matches and are riding a two-game winning streak. At home, they have a 32-27 record, while their away games have seen them win 40 out of 63. The Yankees have also shown a preference for evening games, with 44 victories under the lights compared to 28 daytime wins. They have scored a total of 630 runs and conceded 512.

On the other side, the Tigers are in 10th place in the AL Central with a 59-63 record reflecting a .480 win percentage. They rank fourth in division contests with 20 wins and 22 losses. Like the Yankees, the Tigers have secured 6 wins from their last 10 outings and are currently on a four-game win streak. Their home record stands at 29-31, and they’ve split their road games 30-32. Detroit has a nearly balanced record in day and night games, bagging 30 and 29 wins respectively. Their offensive tally reaches 511 runs, closely matched by the 516 runs allowed.