On the evening of August 16, 2024, at 8:10 PM, the Cleveland Guardians are set to battle the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field under light rain conditions. Gavin Williams will be the starting pitcher for the Guardians, entering the game with a 4.385 ERA. Facing him on the mound from the Brewers’ side will be Aaron Civale, who carries a 5.020 ERA.

In the 2024 season of the AL Central Division, the Guardians hold the top spot with a robust record of 72 wins and 49 losses, an overall winning rate of 60 percent. They have performed particularly well within their division, marked by 21 wins against 17 defeats, and have won their last five games consecutively. Out of 38 games at home, they have triumphed in 38, and achieved 34 victories in 29 road contests. The Guardians shine under the lights with 42 nighttime wins compared to 30 daytime victories, having scored 559 runs while conceding 476.

Conversely, in the NL Central Division, the Brewers are currently fourth, holding a record of 68 wins and 52 losses, roughly translating to a 57 percent win ratio. They stand strong in the division with 25 wins opposed to 14 losses and have secured 6 victories in their last 10 encounters. The Brewers have a balanced performance both at home and away, with identical wins at 34 in each setting and slight differences in day and night game outcomes, tallying 32 and 36 wins respectively. The team’s offense has generated 579 runs, and they have allowed 480 in return.