The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to square off against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on August 18, 2024. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:40 PM under what’s expected to be a clear sky.

Arizona will send Merrill Kelly to the mound, who has an impressive ERA of 2.427 this season. Facing him from the mound for the Rays will be Taj Bradley, who carries an ERA of 3.493.

In the 2024 NL West Division, the Diamondbacks are currently 4th, with a record of 69 wins and 53 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of .57. They are 2nd in the division with a record of 22 wins and 14 losses in divisional games. The team has been strong lately, winning 9 of their last 10 games and are on a winning streak of six games. At home, they have won 37 games and lost 26, while on the road they have 32 wins versus 27 losses. They have performed better in night games with 43 wins compared to 26 in day games. The Diamondbacks have scored 644 runs and allowed 567 runs so far this season.

The Tampa Bay Rays, on the other hand, are positioned 9th in the 2024 AL East Division with a win-loss record of 59-61, which results in a .49 winning percentage. They stand 4th in their division, having won 17 and lost 23 in divisional games. The Rays have struggled recently, winning just 3 of their last 10 games and currently suffering a 3-game losing streak. They have a 31-34 home record and 28-27 away record. The team’s day game wins stand at 24 compared to 35 in night games. Offensively, they have scored 464 runs while their pitchers have given up 520 runs.