The Chicago Cubs are slated to meet the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 13, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:40 pm under a clear sky. Pitching for the Cubs will be Javier Assad, who carries a 3.144 ERA into the game. His counterpart from the Rockies will be Austin Gomber, who has an ERA of 4.500.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs are currently 8th with a record of 75-71, equating to a winning percentage of 0.51. They are 2nd in their division with a 21-28 record. The Cubs have won 5 of their last 10 games but are coming off a loss. They hold a record of 38-33 at home and 37-38 on the road, with specific strengths in night games where they have won 40 out of 75.

Conversely, the Rockies are 14th in the NL West Division with a disappointing record of 54-92, maintaining a 0.37 win rate. Positioned 5th in their division, they have won only 15 of their 43 divisional matchups. Despite struggling, the Rockies have captured 4 of their last 10 games but are currently on a 2-game losing streak. At home, they are 32-37, while their away record is significantly poorer at 22-55. The team has performed better under the lights, claiming 38 victories in night games. The Rockies have recorded a total of 609 runs, but have allowed a high number of runs at 837.