The Chicago Cubs are set to take on the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 14, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM under overcast skies.

Jameson Taillon will lead the pitching for the Cubs, carrying an ERA of 3.567. His counterpart from the Rockies, Kyle Freeland, will enter the game with a higher ERA of 4.969.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs rank 8th with a record of 75-71, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.51, and they sit 2nd within their division with a record of 21-28. The Cubs have recently won 5 of their last 10 games but are coming off a loss. They hold a home record of 38-33 and are 37-38 on the road, with a performance of 35 wins in day games versus 40 in night games. The Cubs have scored 667 runs and conceded 607 runs so far.

Conversely, the Rockies are positioned 14th in the NL West Division standings, with a record of 55-92 and a winning percentage of 0.37. They’re ranked last in their division with 15 wins and 28 losses. The Rockies have won 4 of their last 10 contests and are riding the momentum of a win. At home, they’ve won 32 and lost 37 games, whereas their road record is substantially weaker at 23-55. They have secured 17 victories in day games and 38 in night games. The team has accumulated 613 runs but has allowed a higher number of runs, totaling 839.