On the evening of July 26, 2024, the Chicago Cubs are set to compete against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. The game is scheduled for a 08:10 pm start, under expected clear skies.

Kyle Hendricks will be starting as the pitcher for the Cubs, entering the game with a 6.690 ERA. For the Royals, Brady Singer will take the mound, boasting a more favorable 3.000 ERA.

In the 2024 season standings within the NL Central Division, the Cubs are currently positioned 12th with a 49-55 record, reflecting a .47 winning percentage. They rank 5th in their division with a 13-23 divisional record. Their performance in the last 10 games includes 4 wins, and they are presently struggling with a two-game losing streak. The Cubs have a home record of 27-25 and a slightly weaker road record of 22-30. Their day and night game records are closely matched at 25-24 and 25-24 respectively. So far, the Cubs have scored 424 runs while conceding 434 runs.

Meanwhile, the Royals stand 5th in the AL Central Division with a record of 56-47, marking a .54 winning percentage. They are 3rd in their division based on their 19-10 record in divisional matchups. Recently, the Royals have secured 6 victories in their last 10 games, though they too are on a two-game losing streak. They have shown strength at home with a 35-20 record, while their road performance dips to 21-27. The Royals have won 25 day games and 31 night games. Offensively, the Royals have scored 477 runs and have allowed 403 runs against them.