The Chicago Cubs are set to take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on July 14, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 2:15 PM under partly cloudy skies.

Leading the pitching lineup for the Cubs will be Jameson Taillon, who carries an impressive ERA of 2.989. Opposing him on the mound for the Cardinals will be Miles Mikolas, who holds an ERA of 4.879.

As of 2024, within the NL Central Division, the Chicago Cubs rank 12th with a record of 46-51, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.47. They have struggled within their division, holding a 11-21 record, which puts them at 5th place. However, their recent performance shows some promise with 7 wins in their last 10 games, despite being on a 2-game losing streak. The Cubs have a home record of 25-21 and an away record of 21-30. They have managed 22 wins in daytime games as opposed to 24 in nighttime games, scoring a total of 407 runs while conceding 417.

The St. Louis Cardinals find themselves in a better position, ranking 5th in the NL Central with a record of 50-45 and a .53 winning percentage. They are 2nd in the division with a 15-13 record. Over their last 10 games, they’ve secured 6 wins, currently on a 2-game win streak. The Cardinals have achieved a balanced performance with a 26-21 record at home and a 24-24 tally on the road. In terms of game timings, they have won 22 daytime matches compared to 28 nighttime ones, scoring 395 runs and allowing 428.