On the evening of May 21, 2024, the Atlanta Braves are set to clash with the Chicago Cubs at Chicago’s iconic Wrigley Field. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:40 PM, with an overcast weather forecast.\n\nVeteran pitcher Charlie Morton, with a commendable 3.522 ERA, will start for the Braves. For the Cubs, Javier Assad, who boasts a stellar 1.490 ERA, will take the mound.\n\nAs of now in the 2024 season, the Braves hold the third position in the NL East Division, with a record of 26-16, translating to a winning percentage of 0.62. They are also second in the division based on their 10-5 divisional record. Coming off a slight slump, they’ve won 6 of their last 10 games but are currently on a three-game losing streak. Their performance shows strength both at home (15-7) and on the road (11-9), with a particularly strong showing in night games where they’ve secured 17 wins. They have scored 195 runs and conceded 157.\n\nMeanwhile, the Chicago Cubs are positioned fifth in the NL Central Division, with a 26-22 record, and a 0.54 winning percentage. Equally placed second in their division recordings, they’ve split their 10 divisional games evenly. They’ve faced some challenges recently, capturing just four victories in their last 10 outings and are trying to rebound from a recent loss. The Cubs have a decent home record of 14-9 and a slightly less impressive away record of 12-13. Their day and night game performances are fairly balanced with 12 and 14 wins, respectively. The team has scored a total of 212 runs and allowed 204 runs thus far.