The New York Mets are set to clash with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 23, 2024. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM. Anticipation builds as David Peterson, with an ERA of 3.971, takes the mound for the Mets. On the Cubs’ side, Javier Assad will pitch, entering the game with an impressive 2.746 ERA.

As of the 2024 season within the NL East Division, the Mets are positioned 11th with a record of 34-37, reflecting a winning percentage of .480. Their performance within the division is stronger, showing 11 victories against 10 defeats, ranking them fourth. The team has been on a roll, winning 8 of their last 10 games and currently riding a six-game winning streak. On home soil, they have achieved 18 wins versus 23 losses, and they have a slightly better record on the road at 16-14. The Mets have won more during night games, with 18 victories, compared to 16 in day games. So far, they have scored 327 runs and conceded 333.

Conversely, the Cubs rank 13th in the NL Central Division with a record of 34-39 and a winning percentage of .470. They’ve been struggling in divisional matchups with only 9 wins against 17 losses, placing them fifth in their division. The Cubs have only 3 wins in their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. They have fared somewhat better at home, with a 19-16 record, while their road games have resulted in 15 wins and 23 losses. When it comes to day versus night games, they have secured 14 day wins and 20 at night. Offensively, the Cubs have posted 304 runs, while allowing 322 runs against them.