On August 16, 2024, an intriguing matchup is set to occur at Wrigley Field as the Toronto Blue Jays take on the Chicago Cubs starting at 2:20 PM, under scattered clouds.

Yariel Rodríguez will step up to the mound for the Blue Jays with a solid ERA of 3.600, while Kyle Hendricks will represent the Cubs, entering the game with an ERA of 6.602.

In the AL East Division standings for 2024, the Blue Jays are ranked 11th with a 57-64 record, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.47. Within their division, they have 17 wins and 24 losses, placing them 5th. The team has won 6 of their recent 10 games and is riding a three-game winning streak. On home ground, their record is 29-31, while their away record stands at 28-33. Their day game wins total 28, with night games slightly higher at 29 wins. They have scored 504 runs and conceded 581 runs.

Meanwhile, the Cubs hold the 11th place in the NL Central Division with a record of 59-63, a winning percentage of 0.48. Their division record consists of 17 wins and 26 losses, ranking them 4th. Over their last 10 games, they have 5 wins and are currently on a three-game losing streak. At Wrigley Field, they have a better record of 32-27, contrasted with a 27-36 record on the road. They have claimed 26 day game victories against 33 in night games. On the offensive front, they have pushed across 513 runs while allowing 510 runs.