On the evening of September 14, 2024, the Chicago Cubs will match up against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM under expected overcast conditions. Leading the pitching lineup for the Cubs, Jameson Taillon will take the mound, posting a commendable annual earned run average (ERA) of 3.567. The Rockies will counter with Kyle Freeland, who carries a higher ERA of 4.969. The Cubs are currently placed 8th in the 2024 NL Central Division, maintaining a record of 75 wins against 71 losses. This translates into a winning percentage of .51, and within their division, they have 21 wins to 28 losses, positioning them second in the NL Central. As of late, the Cubs have recorded 5 wins out of their last 10 games, though they are coming off a loss in their last outing. Their home record shows stronger performance with 38 wins versus 33 losses, compared to a nearly balanced 37 wins and 38 losses on the road. Their day versus night game wins stands at 35 to 40 respectively, with the team scoring 667 runs while conceding 607. The Rockies sit 14th in the 2024 NL West Division, holding a win-loss record of 55-92, which results in a .37 winning percentage. The team is placed 5th in the division with a divisional record of 15 wins versus 28 losses. In their last 10 games, they’ve managed 4 wins and are currently riding a single win streak. At Coors Field, they’ve won 32 games and lost 37, with a much poorer showing on the road at 23 wins against 55 losses. Comparatively they have won more during night games, recording 38 wins against 17 during day games. Offensively, they’ve managed to score 613 runs, but have struggled defensively, allowing a total of 839 runs.