The showdown between the Seattle Mariners and the Tampa Bay Rays is set for June 26, 2024, at Tropicana Field, beginning at 12:10 pm. The day’s weather is expected to be favorable.

George Kirby will be the starting pitcher for the Mariners, carrying an impressive ERA of 3.544. On the opposite mound, the Rays will feature Ryan Pepiot, who holds an ERA of 4.571.

In the 2024 AL West Division, the Mariners are currently 4th with a record of 43-31, a .58 win percentage, and a commanding 17-5 divisional record, making them first in their group. They boast 7 wins in their last 10 matches and are riding a three-game winning streak. The team performs well both at home (27-12) and has a modest record on the road (16-19). During daytime games, they have claimed 15 victories, while nighttime outings have seen them win 28 matches. They have scored 288 runs and allowed 269 against.

Conversely, the Tampa Bay Rays are 10th in the 2024 AL East Division, posting a 34-38 record, a .47 win percentage, and 5th in their group with a 10-17 divisional record. They have secured 3 victories in their last 10 games and are on a one-game win streak. At home, their record stands at 19-23, and they are balanced on the road with 15 wins and losses each. The Rays have won 13 day games compared to 21 victories in night games. In terms of scoring, they’ve accumulated 279 runs while giving up 350.