The Cleveland Guardians are set to go head-to-head with the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on June 16, 2024. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:37 PM under expected overcast conditions.

Ben Lively will be starting on the mound for the Guardians, entering the game with an impressive ERA of 2.587. His counterpart from the Blue Jays, José Berríos, will bring a slightly higher ERA of 2.930 to the contest.

Looking at the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians hold the second spot with a record of 44-23, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.66. They lead the division in matchups, with an 11-6 record. Their recent performance demonstrates solid form, having won 6 of their last 10 games, highlighted by a current one-game winning streak. The Guardians have been notably strong at home, boasting a 21-8 record, and maintain a commendable road record of 23-15. They have found more success in night games, with 26 wins compared to 18 during the day. Overall, the team has scored 335 runs while conceding 243.

On the other side, the Toronto Blue Jays are currently 10th in the AL East Division, holding a win-loss record of 33-36, which translates to a winning percentage of 0.48. They are positioned fourth within their division with a 9-10 record. Recent struggles are evident as the team has won just half of their previous 10 games and are looking to snap a two-game losing streak. The Blue Jays’ home and away records are evenly split at 16-16 and 17-20, respectively. They have a nearly balanced record in day vs. night games, with 16 day game wins to 17 night game wins. The team has accumulated 266 runs this season, while their pitchers have given up 303 runs.