On July 26, 2024, at 08:10 PM, Kauffman Stadium sets the stage for a showdown between the Chicago Cubs and the Kansas City Royals under clear skies.

Kyle Hendricks, with a 6.690 ERA, will take the mound for the Chicago Cubs. On the other side, Brady Singer will pitch for the Kansas City Royals, boasting a 3.000 ERA.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Chicago Cubs are positioned 12th with a 49-55 record, translating to a 0.47 winning percentage. They are 5th in their division with a 13-23 record. Recently, the Cubs have won 4 out of their last 10 games and are on a 2-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 27-25, while they are 22-30 on the road. They have a nearly equal performance in day (25 wins) and night games (24 wins), having scored 424 runs and conceded 434.

The Kansas City Royals rank 5th in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 56-47 and a 0.54 winning percentage. They are 3rd in the division with a 19-10 record. The Royals have secured 6 victories in their last 10 games and are also facing a 2-game losing streak. At home, they are strong with a 35-20 record, compared to 21-27 on the road. They have won 25 day games and 31 night games, totaling 477 runs scored and 403 runs allowed.