The excitement builds in Chicago as the Cubs and White Sox prepare for their showdown at Guaranteed Rate Field on the evening of August 9, 2024, at 8:10 PM, under clear skies.

Leading the charge for the Cubs, Jameson Taillon takes the mound with a commendable ERA of 3.253. Facing him from the White Sox’s side will be Garrett Crochet, who sports a slightly better ERA of 3.194.

Analyzing their current season standings, the Cubs find themselves 11th in the NL Central with a record of 57-60, a winning percentage of .49, and a divisional record of 17-26. This positions them 4th within their division. Their performance in recent games shows strength, having won 6 of their last 10 matches and currently riding a two-game winning streak. The Cubs have shown a balanced performance both at home (32-27) and on the road (25-33), with a similar number of victories in day (28) and night (29) games. So far, they’ve scored 493 runs, conceding 486.

Conversely, the White Sox are positioned at the bottom of the AL Central, ranking 15th with a stark record of 28-89, equating to a .24 winning percentage. Their struggles are apparent as they anchor the division with an 8-34 record. Lately, their form has dipped with just 1 win in their last 10 games, and they are trying to shake off a recent loss. Performance at home (17-40) and away (11-49) has been less than stellar, with slightly better outcomes during night games (17) compared to day games (11). The team has managed 360 runs but has given up a hefty 608 runs.