On August 22, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians are set to clash with the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:05 PM under clear skies.

Starting on the mound for the Guardians will be Gavin Williams, who carries a 5.023 ERA into the game. Facing him will be the Yankees’ ace Gerrit Cole, who holds a 4.154 ERA.

The Guardians top the 2024 AL Central Division with a strong performance of 73 wins and 52 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.58. Their divisional play shows 21 wins against 17 losses. Recent performance includes a winning streak of one game and six victories in their last ten games. At home, the Guardians have secured 38 wins to 20 losses, with an away record of 35 wins and 32 losses. They show stronger outcomes in night games with 44 wins compared to 29 in day encounters, scoring 572 runs and conceding 490.

Meanwhile, the Yankees hold third place in the AL East Division with a record of 73 wins and 53 losses, equating to the same 0.58 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 22 wins against 23 losses and are currently enduring a three-game losing streak. The Yankees have tallied a home record of 32 wins to 28 losses and have excelled on the road with 41 wins to 25 losses. Their performance during day games stands at 26 wins, while night games have yielded 47 victories. The team has accumulated 640 runs scored against 528 runs allowed.