The Chicago Cubs are set to battle the Tampa Bay Rays on June 11, 2023, at Tropicana Field, with the game commencing at 6:50 PM. The forecast predicts light rain for the event.

Jameson Taillon, who carries a 3.466 ERA, will start as pitcher for the Cubs. Facing him from the mound for the Rays will be Zach Eflin, who has an ERA of 4.143.

Currently, in the 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Cubs hold the 9th spot with a record of 32 wins and 34 losses, translating to a 0.48 winning percentage. They are 4th in their division with an 8-15 divisional record. Their latest performance shows 4 wins in the last 10 games, highlighted by a current one-game winning streak. The Cubs have a better record at home with 18 wins and 13 losses compared to their away record of 14 wins and 21 losses. They have 13 daytime game wins against 19 nighttime wins. Overall, they have scored 284 runs and conceded 298.

Over in the 2024 AL East Division, the Rays rank 11th with a record of 31 wins and 34 losses, which also results in a 0.48 winning percentage. They are last in their division with a 10-16 divisional record. The Rays have won 5 of their last 10 games but are currently on a three-game losing streak. At home, they hold a 17-21 record and are 14-13 on the road. They have achieved 12 wins in daytime games versus 19 in night games. In terms of scoring, the Rays have put up 253 runs but have allowed 315 runs to be scored against them.