On September 24, 2024, at Progressive Field, the Cincinnati Reds are set to challenge the Cleveland Guardians, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM under an expected light rain.

Pitching for the Reds is Jakob Junis, who holds a commendable ERA of 2.613. Opposing him on the mound for the Guardians will be Tanner Bibee, with an ERA of 3.564.

As of now in the 2024 season, the Reds rank 11th in the NL Central Division with a record of 76-81, a winning percentage of 0.48. They are 4th in their division with 23 wins and 26 losses. Their recent performance includes 5 wins in their last 10 games, currently on a losing streak of one game. At home, their record is 39 wins to 42 losses, and on the road, they have 37 wins against 39 losses. They tend to perform better in night games, notching 51 wins compared to 25 in day games. Overall, they have scored 693 runs while conceding 679.

Conversely, the Guardians standout as second in the AL Central with a strong record of 90-67, corresponding to a winning percentage of 0.57. They lead their division with 30 wins against 22 losses. Their current form shows 6 wins out of their latest 10 games, despite a recent two-game slump. At Progressive Field, their record is impressive with 48 wins and 28 losses, with a lesser 42-39 record on the road. Like the Reds, the Guardians also fare better during night games, with 55 wins to 35 in day games. They have compiled 692 runs scored and have allowed 609.