The Detroit Tigers are set to clash with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 20, 2024, starting at 8:05 PM, under clear skies.

The Tigers have not yet announced their starting pitcher for the game. The Cubs will send Javier Assad to the mound, who holds an ERA of 3.186.

In the 2024 AL Central standings, Detroit ranks 10th with a record of 61 wins and 64 losses, a winning percentage of .490. They show a divisional record of 20-22, placing 4th in their division. The Tigers have won 6 of their last 10 games and are currently on a 2-game winning streak. Their home record stands at 31-32, and they have a nearly identical road record of 30-32. Their daytime performance mirrors their nighttime results, standing at 31 and 30 wins respectively. Detroit has scored a total of 518 runs this season and given up 521.

The Cubs, similarly positioned in the NL Central, also hold a 10th place with a 61-64 record. They have a .490 winning percent and a divisional record of 17-26, placing them third. The Cubs have won 6 of their last 10 games, though they are currently on a 1-game losing streak. At Wrigley, they have a record of 34-28, but their road performances lag at 27-36. The Cubs have secured 28 wins during day games and 33 in night games. Offensively, they’ve racked up 522 runs while allowing 518.