On August 23, 2024, the Chicago Cubs are set to take on the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park, starting at 7:10 PM with expected scattered clouds for weather conditions.

Kyle Hendricks will be starting as pitcher for the Cubs, currently with an ERA of 6.353. Countering him, Max Meyer will be on the mound for the Marlins, holding an ERA of 5.579.

As of now, the Cubs are positioned 11th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 62-65, translating to a 0.49 win percentage. They rank fourth in their division with a record of 17-26. Their performance shows a trend of 5 wins in their last 10 games, and they are coming off a recent loss. The Cubs have a home record of 35-29 and a weaker road record of 27-36. During day games, their win count stands at 28 against 34 wins in night games, tallying a total of 527 runs scored and allowed.

On the flip side, the Marlins are at the bottom of the 2024 NL East Division in 15th place, with a record of 46-81 which reflects a 0.36 winning percentage. They are 5th in their division, holding a record of 13-26. Their recent form reveals only 3 wins in their last 10 games, alongside a losing streak of three. The Marlins have a home record of 24-42 and a slightly better road record of 22-39. They have managed 22 wins in day games versus 24 in night encounters. Offensively, they’ve scored 471 runs this season, while conceding a significant 645 runs.