On the evening of July 29, 2024, a keenly anticipated MLB face-off is set to take place between the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, beginning at 07:10 PM, under light rainy conditions.

Jameson Taillon, with a commendable ERA of 2.960, will be taking the mound for the Chicago Cubs. Facing him from the mound for the Cincinnati Reds will be Carson Spiers, who holds an ERA of 3.830.

Looking at the 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Chicago Cubs currently sit in 12th place with a season record of 50-56, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.47. Their divisional performance shows 13 wins against 23 losses, ranking them 5th in the division. They have recently secured 4 wins in their last 10 games and are riding on a single game win streak. Their home record stands at 27-25, whereas their away record dips to 23-31. Their performance during day games clocks in at 24 wins, compared to their slightly better night game wins tally of 26. The team has scored 433 runs and conceded 444 runs so far.

On the other side, the Cincinnati Reds are ranked 11th in the same division, holding a record of 50-54, which corresponds to a 0.48 winning percentage. Their division record is 12-14, placing them 4th. Over their last 10 games, they have garnered 5 wins but currently have a losing streak of one game. At home, the Reds have a record of 25-28, and on the road, they are slightly better at 25-26. They have secured 20 wins in day games compared to 30 in night games. In terms of runs, they have scored 459 while conceding 423.