The stage is set for an exciting confrontation as the New York Yankees prepare to take on the Detroit Tigers at the iconic Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field on August 18, 2024. The game commences at 7:10 PM, under expected light rain conditions.

Marcus Stroman, with a 4.005 ERA, will lead the pitching for the Yankees, while Tarik Skubal, holding a 2.531 ERA, will helm the mound for the Tigers.

As of 2024, in the AL East Division, the Yankees are third with a 72-50 record, reflecting a .590 winning percentage. They hold a division record of 22 wins to 23 losses, ranking them second within their division. The Yankees have recently secured six victories in their last ten matchups and are riding a two-game win streak. Their home record stands at 32-27, with a stronger 40-23 performance on the road. During daytime games, they have 28 wins, versus 44 in nighttime encounters. The team has scored 630 runs while conceding 512.

Turning to the AL Central Division, the Detroit Tigers are in tenth place, boasting a 59-63 record which amounts to a .480 winning percentage. Positioned fourth in their division with a 20-22 divisional record, the Tigers also have six wins in their recent ten games and are currently on a four-game winning streak. Their home and away records are nearly balanced at 29-31 and 30-32, respectively. The Tigers have a slight preference for daytime victories, with 30 day wins to 29 at night. They have scored 511 runs and allowed 516 in total.