The upcoming baseball clash on August 20, 2024, will see the Cleveland Guardians take on the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, starting at 7:05 PM. The forecast suggests cloudy skies for the evening game.

Matthew Boyd will be the starting pitcher for the Guardians, carrying a formidable ERA of 1.688 into the game. His counterpart from the Yankees, Luis Gil, will enter with an ERA of 3.255.

Looking at the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians are currently third with a record of 72-52, which translates to a winning percentage of .580. They hold a divisional record of 21-17, leading the division. Recently, they have won 5 of their last 10 matches but are experiencing a three-game losing streak. At home, their record stands at 38-20, and they are 34-32 on the road. Their performance shines in night games with 44 wins compared to 28 daytime victories. The team’s total runs scored this season is 563, with 485 runs allowed.

Meanwhile, in the 2024 AL East Division, the Yankees are in second place with a record of 73-52, also reflecting a .580 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 22-23 and are in second place in their division standings. They also have five wins in their last ten games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. The Yankees show strength in road games with a 41-25 record, slightly outpacing their home record of 32-27. They excel in night games with 47 wins versus 26 daytime victories. The Yankees have scored 635 runs this season and given up 519.