On August 16, 2024, the New York Yankees are scheduled to take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, with first pitch at 6:40 PM under expected light rain conditions. Gerrit Cole will start on the mound for the Yankees, sporting a 4.696 ERA. The starting pitcher for the Tigers has not yet been announced. As of now in the 2024 AL East Division, the Yankees rank second with a record of 72-50, reflecting a winning percentage of .590. They are first in their division with 22 wins and 23 losses, and they have a recent record of six wins in their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. The Yankees have won 32 games at home and 40 on the road, with 28 day wins and 44 night wins. Overall, they have scored 630 runs and conceded 512. The Detroit Tigers sit at the bottom of the AL Central Division standings in tenth place, holding a record of 58-63, a winning percentage of .480. They are fourth in the division with 20 wins and 22 losses. The Tigers have also won six of their last ten games and are currently on a three-game winning streak. At home, they have a 28-31 record and a slightly better 30-32 record on the road. They have achieved 30 day wins compared to 28 at night, with 509 runs scored and 515 runs allowed.