On August 18, 2024, the Chicago Cubs will host the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 2:20 PM under overcast skies.

Toronto’s pitcher Bowden Francis, holding a 4.924 ERA, will take the mound, while Shota Imanaga, with a 3.156 ERA, will start for Chicago.

As of now in the 2024 AL East Division, the Blue Jays are in 11th place with a record of 57-64, which gives them a winning percentage of 0.47. They rank 5th in their division with a record of 17-24 in divisional games. Toronto has won 6 of their last 10 games and is currently riding a three-game winning streak. They have posted 29 wins at home and 28 victories on the road, with their daytime performance yielding 28 wins.

In the NL Central, the Cubs are positioned 11th with a 59-63 record, equating to a 0.48 winning percentage. They are 4th in their division, with a 17-26 divisional record. Chicago has captured 5 wins in their recent 10 games but are currently on a three-game losing streak. At Wrigley, they’ve won 32 games, while on the road they’ve won 27. The Cubs have won 26 games in daytime conditions.

Heading into this matchup, both teams show similar seasonal performance, looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.