On August 31, 2024, an exciting MLB matchup is set to occur as the St. Louis Cardinals visit Yankee Stadium to challenge the New York Yankees, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:05 PM. The anticipated pitchers for the game are Kyle Gibson for the Cardinals, who holds an ERA of 4.225, and Marcus Stroman for the Yankees, with a more competitive ERA of 3.877.

In the 2024 season, the Cardinals find themselves in 10th place within the NL Central Division with a near-even record of 67-68, reflecting a .500 winning percentage. Their divisional gameplay stands at 19-23, positioning them 3rd in the NL Central. Recent performances show the Cardinals with six wins in their last ten outings, albeit on a one-game losing streak. Their home and away splits are 36-32 and 31-36, respectively, with a better outcome in night games (38 wins) compared to day games (29 wins). Overall, they have scored 552 runs but allowed 612.

Conversely, the Yankees top the AL East Division at ‘1st’ place with a solid record of 79-56, which gives them a .590 winning percentage. They have a similar divisional record of 22-23. Like the Cardinals, the Yankees have won six of their last ten games and currently enjoy a one-game winning streak. Their record at Yankee Stadium stands at 37-29, while their away performance is stronger at 42-27. The team excels in night games with 50 victories compared to only 29 during daytime. The Yankees’ offense has put up 684 runs and their pitchers have allowed 555 runs across their games.