On the evening of August 26, 2024, the Detroit Tigers are set to compete against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM under likely light rain conditions.

The starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers has not been disclosed yet, while Davis Martin, boasting a 3.224 ERA, will take the mound for the Chicago White Sox.

In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Detroit Tigers currently sit in 10th place with a record of 64-66, reflecting a .49 winning percentage. They are 4th in the division with an even 22-22 divisional record. The Tigers have lately shown strong form, winning 7 of their last 10 matches and are riding a two-game winning streak. They have a nearly balanced home (31-32) and away (33-34) record, with similar outcomes in day (31 wins) and night games (33 wins). Overall, the team has scored 547 runs and conceded 542.

Contrastingly, the Chicago White Sox are positioned 15th in the division, struggling with a 31-99 record that results in a .24 winning percentage. At the bottom of the division with an 8-36 record, they have only managed 2 wins in their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. Their home (18-46) and away (13-53) records are disappointing, as are their day (11 wins) and night game (20 wins) performances. With 404 runs scored against a substantial 675 runs allowed, the team faces significant challenges in both offense and defense.