Upcoming MLB Clash: Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs on July 19, 2024

The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to battle the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 19, 20242, with first pitch scheduled for 02:20 pm under clear skies. The Diamondbacks’ starting pitcher has yet to be determined, while Justin Steele, boasting a 2.710 ERA, will take the mound for the Cubs. In the 2024 NL West Division, the Diamondbacks rank 7th with a 49-48 record and a .510 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 19-14, placing them 2nd within their division. Recently, they have won 6 of their last 10 games but are coming off a loss. Their home and away game records are 26-24 and 23-24, respectively, with a 19-30 split between day and night games. The team has scored 482 runs and allowed 465. Conversely, the Cubs reside in 12th place in the NL Central, with a 47-51 record and a .480 winning percentage. They are 5th in their division with a 12-21 division record. The Cubs have won 7 of their last 10 games with a current winning streak of one. They show a stronger performance at home (25-21) compared to their road games (22-30) and have a balanced record in day (23) and night games (24), scoring 415 runs and conceding 420 so far this season.