The Chicago Cubs are set to take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on August 23, 2024, with the first pitch slated for 07:10 PM under a sky with scattered clouds. Kyle Hendricks will be on the mound for the Cubs, holding a 6.353 ERA, while Max Meyer, with a 5.579 ERA, will pitch for the Marlins.
As of now, the Cubs rank 11th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 62-65, reflecting a 0.49 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 17-26 and sit 4th in the division. The Cubs have won 5 of their last 10 games, despite a recent defeat. At home, they have a 35-29 record, versus a 27-36 record on the road. They have won 28 day games against 34 victories in night games, with an overall runs scored and allowed tally of 527.
Meanwhile, the Marlins are positioned 15th in the NL East Division, holding a 46-81 record which translates to a 0.36 winning percentage. They are last in the division with a 13-26 record. Their recent performance includes 3 wins in their last 10 outings, currently on a three-game losing streak. At home, the Marlins’ record is 24-42, and 22-39 on the road, with 22 day game wins versus 24 in night games. They have scored 471 runs this season while giving up 645.