On the evening of August 16, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians will go head-to-head with the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:10 pm under light rain conditions.

Gavin Williams will be starting as the pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, entering the game with an ERA of 4.385. He will be matched against Aaron Civale of the Milwaukee Brewers, who comes in with an ERA of 5.020.

As it stands in the 2024 AL Central Division, the Cleveland Guardians are leading with a record of 72 wins and 49 losses, translating to a 0.60 winning percentage. They also maintain a divisional record of 21-17. Currently, they are riding a high with 5 consecutive wins and overall, showing good form with 5 wins out of their last 10 games. The Guardians have demonstrated strength both at home with a 38-20 record, and away with a 34-29 record. They have obtained 30 wins in daytime games versus 42 in nighttime games, scoring a total of 559 runs while allowing 476.

The Milwaukee Brewers, on the other hand, are placed 4th in the NL Central Division with a record of 68 wins to 52 losses which gives them a 0.57 winning percentage. They have been robust in divisional plays, with a record of 25-14. With a current streak of one win and 6 victories in their recent 10 games, the Brewers have shown consistent performance both on their home turf (34-24) and on the road (34-28). They have also scored 579 runs, slightly outpacing the Guardians, but have allowed 480 runs.