The Detroit Tigers are set to battle the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 24, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 pm under expected light rain conditions.

Jack Flaherty, with an impressive ERA of 3.129, will be starting for the Tigers. His counterpart, Tanner Bibee of the Guardians, enters the game with a 3.578 ERA.

In the updated 2024 AL Central Division rankings, Detroit holds the 10th spot with a record of 50-51, reflecting a .500 win rate. They are currently fourth in the division with a record of 17-13 and have won 7 of their last 10 games, indicating a solid form with a current winning streak of one game. The Tigers show balanced home and away records of 24-24 and 26-27, respectively. In terms of daytime versus nighttime success, they’ve secured 27 wins in day games against 23 in night games, scoring 437 runs while allowing 434.

Conversely, the Cleveland Guardians rank second in the division with a 59-40 record, boasting a .600 winning percentage. They stand first in the division contests with 15 wins and 14 losses, though they’ve found recent games challenging with just 3 wins in their last 10 outings and a current three-game losing streak. The Guardians display a strong home record of 31-14 as opposed to 28-26 on the road. They have also performed better during night games, with 34 wins compared to 25 in daytime matches. The team has accumulated 464 runs, and their defense has given up 386 runs.