On the evening of August 23, 2024, at 07:10 PM, the Chicago Cubs will take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park under scattered clouds. Kyle Hendricks, with an ERA of 6.353, will be pitching for the Cubs, while Max Meyer, who has an ERA of 5.579, will take the mound for the Marlins.

The Cubs currently stand 11th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 62 wins and 65 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.49. They are 4th in their division with 17 divisional wins to 26 losses, and have won 5 of their last 10 games but are on a one-game losing streak. Their home record shows 35 wins against 29 losses, while on the road, they have 27 wins to 36 losses. The Cubs have won 28 daytime games versus 34 nighttime victories, scoring and allowing a total of 527 runs respectively.

Meanwhile, the Marlins are positioned 15th in the 2024 NL East Division, with a record of 46 wins and 81 losses, equating to a 0.36 winning percentage and placing them 5th in their division. They’ve won 13 divisional games against 26 defeats, achieved 3 wins in their last 10 outings, and are currently on a three-game losing streak. Their home record is 24-42, and away they are 22-39. The Marlins have claimed 22 daytime and 24 nighttime victories, scoring 471 runs and conceding 645.