On September 2, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians are set to clash with the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium, commencing at 4:10 PM under a clear sky. Gavin Williams, with an ERA of 4.987, will take the mound for the Guardians, while Michael Wacha, holding an ERA of 3.496, will pitch for the Royals.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians are currently third with a 77-59 record, translating to a .570 winning percentage. They stand first in the division with a 22-20 record against divisional opponents. The team has won 4 of their last 10 games, enduring a loss in their most recent game. On home soil, they have claimed 42 victories against 25 losses, and 35-34 on the road. They have performed better in night games, with 46 wins as opposed to 31 in day games, totaling 618 runs scored and 551 conceded.

Meanwhile, the Royals occupy the fourth spot in the same division with a 75-62 record, which shows a .550 winning percentage. They are second in division matchups with 29 wins to 14 losses. Like the Guardians, the Royals have also won 4 of their last 10 games, but are currently on a four-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 41-28, and they hold an identical 34-34 record on the road. The Royals have a stronger record in night games with 47 wins, compared to 28 daytime victories, having scored 661 runs while allowing 563.