The Cleveland Guardians are set to compete against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on June 16, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:37 PM under expected overcast conditions.

Ben Lively will take the mound for the Guardians, entering the game with a 2.587 ERA. His counterpart, José Berríos of the Blue Jays, will start with an ERA of 2.930.

In the 2024 American League Central standings, the Guardians are currently second, boasting a record of 44-23 and a winning percentage of .660. They lead their division with an 11-6 record. The Guardians have won six of their last ten games and are on a one-game winning streak. They have shown reliability both at home (21-8) and away (23-15), with stronger performances during night games where they have a record of 26-18. The team has tallied 335 runs while allowing 243.

Conversely, the Toronto Blue Jays are positioned tenth in the American League East with a 33-36 record, reflecting a .480 winning percentage. Their divisional record stands at 9-10, placing them fourth. The Blue Jays have won five of their last ten games but are currently facing a two-game losing streak. Their home and away records are evenly split at 16-16 and 17-20, respectively. In day games, they have a slightly lower win ratio compared to their night performances, with 16 day wins to 17 at night. The team has scored 266 runs and conceded 303.