The stage is set for an exciting matchup as the New York Yankees take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on October 18, 2024, starting at 08:08 pm under clear skies.

Luis Gil, with an impressive ERA of 3.135, will be pitching for the Yankees. The Guardians, on the other hand, have not yet announced their starting pitcher.

Looking at the 2024 AL East Division standings, the Yankees are at the top with a 94-68 record, sporting a winning percentage of 0.58. They have balanced divisional records with 26 wins and losses each and are currently enjoying a single-game winning streak. The Yankees have recorded 44 home wins versus 37 losses and have performed better on the road with 50 wins to 31 losses. They have excelled in night games with 61 wins compared to 33 during the daytime while scoring 815 runs and allowing 668.

In the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians hold the second place with a 92-69 record and a 0.57 winning percentage. They lead their division with 30 wins against 22 losses. The Guardians are facing a bit of a slump with a current two-game losing streak. They show a strong home record of 50-30 compared to a narrower 42-39 on the road. Their performance has been better during night games, tallying 57 wins versus 35 in day games, with a total offensive score of 708 runs and 621 runs conceded.