The Chicago Cubs are set to play against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park on August 23, 2024, beginning at 7:10 PM under partially cloudy skies.

Kyle Hendricks will start as pitcher for the Cubs, entering the game with an ERA of 6.353. Facing him from the Marlins’ side will be Max Meyer, who holds an ERA of 5.579.

Looking at the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs currently rank 11th with a record of 62 wins and 65 losses, yielding a winning percentage of 0.49. Their divisional play includes 17 victories and 26 defeats, positioning them 4th in the NL Central. The team’s recent performance shows 5 wins in their last 10 matchups, though they are coming off a loss. The Cubs have recorded 35 home wins versus 29 losses, and 27 road wins against 36 losses. Daytime games have resulted in 28 wins, while they have achieved 34 wins under the night lights. They have both scored and allowed 527 runs this season.

On the other side, the Marlins sit 15th in the 2024 NL East Division standings with a 46-81 record, translating to a 0.36 winning percentage. They’re 5th in their division with a record of 13 wins to 26 losses. The Marlins have scored 3 wins in their last 10 games and are currently on a three-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 24-42, with an away record of 22-39. They’ve won 22 games during the day and 24 at night, scoring 471 runs and conceding 645 runs this season.