Scheduled for May 4, 2024, at 1:05 pm, the Detroit Tigers are set to clash with the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium under conditions of light rain. Casey Mize will take the mound for the Tigers, entering the game with a solid ERA of 3.076, while the Yankees will counter with Nestor Cortes, who holds an ERA of 3.857.

As of now in the 2024 AL Central Division, the Tigers find themselves in 5th place with a record of 16-12, reflecting a winning percentage of .570. They boast a divisional tally of 9-4, ranking 3rd within the division. The team has recently secured 6 wins in their last 10 matchups, and is riding a winning streak of two games. The Tigers have a 6-8 record in home games and a more favorable 10-4 record in away games, with a 10-6 distinction in day games versus night games. The squad has accumulated 111 runs scored against 108 runs allowed.

Over in the AL East Division, the Yankees hold the 3rd spot with a 19-11 record, owning a .630 winning percentage. Their divisional record stands even at 5-5, placing them 2nd in their division. The Yankees have maintained a moderate pace recently, with 5 wins out of their last 10 games and are coming off a single game loss. Their home record is 8-5, while they have posted an 11-6 record on the road. They have also shown strength in night games with 11 wins as opposed to 8 during the daytime. On the offensive front, the Yankees have scored 148 runs, whereas their pitchers have conceded 107 runs.