The upcoming baseball game on September 2, 2024, will feature a clash between the Cleveland Guardians and the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, set to start at 4:10 PM under a clear sky.

Gavin Williams will be the starting pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, carrying an earned run average (ERA) of 4.987. Opposing him will be Michael Wacha for the Kansas City Royals, who enters the game with an ERA of 3.496.

As of now in the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Cleveland Guardians are in third place with a record of 77-59, equating to a .570 winning percentage. They’ve secured 22 wins against 20 losses within the division, earning them the top spot in divisional rankings. Recently, the Guardians have won 4 of their last 10 games but are coming off a loss. Their home record stands at 42-25, while their away record is 35-34. They perform better in night games, having won 46, compared to 31 daytime wins. Overall, the Guardians have scored 618 runs and allowed 551.

The Kansas City Royals are currently fourth in the division, holding a 75-62 record, which translates to a .550 winning percentage. They have a strong divisional record with 29 wins and 14 losses, positioning them second in the division. Like the Guardians, the Royals have won 4 out of their last 10 matches but are on a losing streak of four games. They have managed a 41-28 record at home and are balanced on the road at 34-34. The Royals have won 28 day games versus 47 at night. They have scored a total of 661 runs and conceded 563.