On the evening of July 19, 2024, the Tampa Bay Rays are set to clash with the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, starting at 7:05 PM. The forecast predicts a mostly clear sky for the game.

Zach Eflin will take the pitching duties for the Rays, entering the game with an ERA of 3.987. His counterpart, Gerrit Cole of the Yankees, will step onto the mound with a higher ERA of 5.400.

The Rays find themselves in 9th place in the 2024 AL East Division, sporting an even win-loss record of 48-48, which amounts to a 0.50 win percentage. They are 4th in their division with a 12-18 divisional record. Recently, the Rays have won 5 of their last 10 games and are coming off a single win streak. They maintain a balanced home and away record, each standing at 27-27 and 21-21, respectively. The Rays have shown different dynamics in day versus night games, with 17 wins during daytime and 31 at night. They have scored 376 runs so far while giving up 439.

Meanwhile, the New York Yankees are in a better standing at 3rd place in the same division, holding a 58-40 record which converts to a 0.59 winning percentage. Their divisional performance is slightly better, with a 16-19 record placing them in 2nd place in the division. The Yankees have seen a bit of a struggle recently, with only 4 wins in their last 10 outings and a recent single loss streak. Their home game record stands at 25-19, but they perform better in away games with a 33-21 tally. The Yankees have also shown a preference for night games with 38 wins compared to 20 during the day, having scored 488 runs and allowed 382.