On the evening of August 17, 2024, at 9:38 PM, the Atlanta Braves are set to battle the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim under clear skies. Chris Sale will take the pitcher’s mound for the Braves, boasting an impressive ERA of 2.606. His counterpart from the Angels will be Griffin Canning, who enters the game with an ERA of 5.106.

In the NL East Division, the Braves are currently 6th with a record of 64-57, a winning percentage of .530. They hold a divisional record of 18-16, placing them second in the division. The Braves have pushed through to win 4 of their last 10 games but are currently on a one-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 32-26, with a slightly tighter 32-31 record on the road. The Braves perform better during night games with 39 wins as opposed to 25 in day games, scoring a total of 521 runs and conceding 480.

Over in the AL West, the Los Angeles Angels rank 13th with a record of 52-69, translating to a .430 winning percentage. They find themselves in 4th place within the division with a record of 17-18. The Angels are also showing 4 wins in their last 10 outings, but are currently facing a three-game losing streak. At Angel Stadium, they have a 26-38 record, mirroring a similar road record at 26-31. Preferring night games, the Angels have secured 37 wins at night compared to 15 during the day, scoring 486 runs overall while allowing 588.