On the evening of September 13, 2024, the Chicago Cubs are set to clash with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:40 PM under clear skies.

Javier Assad will take the helm for the Cubs, entering the game with a promising ERA of 3.144. On the Rockies’ side, Austin Gomber will be on the mound, sporting an ERA of 4.500.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs are currently 8th with a season record of 75 wins and 71 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of .510. Their divisional performance is less favorable, with 21 wins to 28 losses, ranking them 2nd in the division. The Cubs have won 5 of their last 10 games and are looking to bounce back from a recent loss. They hold a 38-33 record at home and a 37-38 mark on the road, with 35 wins during daytime games against 40 in nighttime matchups. Overall, the team has scored 667 runs and conceded 607.

Conversely, the Rockies are struggling in the NL West Division, placed 14th with a record of 54 wins and 92 losses, equating to a .370 winning percentage. They sit at the bottom in divisional play at 5th with 15 wins and 28 losses. Their recent form shows 4 victories out of the last 10 games, with a current losing streak of two games. The Rockies have a 32-37 home record and a 22-55 away record. They have found more success in night games, with 38 wins compared to 16 in day games, having scored a total of 609 runs while allowing 837 runs.