On the evening of August 18, 2024, the New York Yankees will go head-to-head with the Detroit Tigers at Journey Bank Ballpark, located at Historic Bowman Field. The first pitch is slated for 7:10 PM under the expected condition of light rain.

Marcus Stroman will take the hill for the Yankees, carrying an ERA of 4.005 into the game. Facing him from the Tigers’ side will be Tarik Skubal, who boasts a lower ERA of 2.531.

In the 2024 AL East Division, the Yankees claim the third spot with a 72-50 record, reflecting a .590 winning percentage. Their divisional play shows a close balance with 22 wins and 23 losses, ranking them second. Recently, the Yankees have found good form, winning 6 of their last 10 games and currently riding a two-game win streak. Their home record stands at 32-27 while their performance on the road is stronger at 40-23. Comparatively, they have won 28 daytime games against 44 nighttime victories and have scored a total of 630 runs to 512 allowed.

Meanwhile, the Detroit Tigers occupy the last place in the 2024 AL Central Division with a 59-63 record, equating to a .480 winning percentage. They rank fourth in the division with an internal record of 20-22. Like the Yankees, the Tigers have won 6 of their recent 10 games and are on a four-game winning streak. Their home and away records are nearly balanced at 29-31 and 30-32, respectively. Day-time victories tally up to 30, with 29 wins under the night sky. The Tigers’ offense has accumulated 511 runs, closely matched by the 516 runs allowed.