On August 18, 2024, a thrilling MLB encounter is set as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, starting at 2:10 PM. The forecast suggests overcast conditions for the game day.

Ben Lively will be starting pitcher for the Guardians, carrying an ERA of 3.711. His counterpart from the Brewers, Colin Rea, enters the matchup with a closely matched ERA of 3.717.

Currently, the Guardians lead the AL Central Division, boasting a record of 72 wins against 49 losses, a winning percentage of .600. They are placed first in their division with a 21-17 intra-division record. Their last 10 games have resulted in 5 wins, and they are on a five-game winning streak. The Guardians have a stronger performance at home with a 38-20 record compared to their road tally of 34-29. During day games, their win count stands at 30 versus 42 in night games. They have scored 559 runs and conceded 476.

Meanwhile, the Brewers are positioned third in the NL Central Division with a 69-52 record, translating to a .570 winning percentage. They are top of their division record-wise, with 25 wins and 14 losses. Over their last 10 games, they have clinched 7 victories and are currently on a two-game win streak. At home, they hold a 35-24 record, while their away games have resulted in a 34-28 record. They show comparable performance in day and night games with 33 and 36 wins respectively. The Brewers have accumulated a total of 585 runs while allowing 484 runs.