On the evening of August 16, 2024, the Arizona Diamondbacks will compete against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, starting at 06:50 pm under clear skies.

Ryne Nelson, who holds a 4.513 ERA, will be pitching for the Diamondbacks. Opposing him will be Ryan Pepiot of the Rays, featuring an ERA of 3.916.

Currently, the Diamondbacks are third in the 2024 NL West Division with a record of 69-53, translating to a .570 winning percentage. They boast a divisional record of 22-14, placing them second in the division. They are in excellent form, winning 9 of their last 10 games and are on a six-game winning streak. Their home record stands at 37-26, while their away record is 32-27. They have won 26 day games versus 43 at night, scoring 644 runs and conceding 567.

Conversely, the Tampa Bay Rays sit ninth in the 2024 AL East Division standings at 59-61, a .490 winning percentage. They are fourth in their division with a 17-23 record. Their recent performance shows 3 wins in the last 10 games, currently on a three-game losing streak. At home, they are 31-34 and 28-27 on the road, winning 24 day games compared to 35 night games. They have scored 464 runs and allowed 520 runs this season.