The stage is set for an exciting confrontation as the New York Yankees take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on October 18, 2024. The game is scheduled to commence at 8:08 PM under a clear sky forecast. Luis Gil, with an impressive ERA of 3.135, will take the mound for the Yankees, while the Guardians’ starting pitcher has not yet been announced.

In the 2024 AL East Division standings, the Yankees are currently leading with a record of 94 wins and 68 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.58. They have an equal win-loss record in the division (26-26) and have shown strong recent form, winning 5 of their last 10 games. The team is currently riding a one-game winning streak. At home, they have claimed 44 victories against 37 defeats, while their away record is even more impressive at 50-31. The Yankees perform better under the lights with 61 wins in night games against 33 in day games, tallying a total of 815 runs scored while conceding 668.

On the other side, the Cleveland Guardians hold the second spot in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 92-69, which gives them a winning percentage of 0.57. They top their division with a record of 30-22. Like the Yankees, the Guardians have won 5 of their recent 10 games but are currently on a two-game losing streak. They boast a strong home record of 50-30 and an away record of 42-39. They have also performed better in night games, securing 57 victories compared to 35 during day games. The Guardians have scored 708 runs this season and allowed 621.