On August 25, 2024, at 1:40 PM, the Chicago Cubs will go head-to-head with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park under a forecast of light rain.

Javier Assad, who has an earned run average (ERA) of 3.106, will be pitching for the Chicago Cubs. Adam Oller, with a significantly higher ERA of 9.643, will take the mound for the Miami Marlins.

Currently, the Cubs are 10th in the 2024 NL Central Division, holding a record of 64 wins and 65 losses, which brings their winning percentage to 0.50. They have a divisional record of 17-26, ranking them 3rd in the division. The team has won 5 of their last 10 games and is on a two-game winning streak. Their home record stands at 36-29, while they are 28-36 on the road. In day games, they have 30 wins against 34 in night games. The Cubs have scored 543 runs and conceded 532.

In contrast, the Marlins find themselves at the bottom of the 2024 NL East Division standings, ranked 15th with a record of 46 wins and 82 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.36. They hold a division record of 13-26, placing them 5th in their division. Their recent performance shows 3 wins in their last 10 games, and they are currently on a four-game losing streak. At home, their record is 24-43 and 22-39 on the road. They have won 22 day games versus 24 night games, scoring a total of 474 runs while allowing 651 runs.