The Tampa Bay Rays are set to clash with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 9, 2024. The game is scheduled to start at 06:40 PM under clear skies.

Jeffrey Springs will be pitching for the Rays, carrying an ERA of 3.273. Facing him from the mound for the Phillies will be Cristopher Sánchez, who has an ERA of 3.453.

Looking at the 2024 AL East standings, the Rays are currently 10th with a record of 70-72, reflecting a 0.49 winning percentage. They are 4th in the division with an 18-24 record against division opponents. Recently, the Rays have won 4 of their last 10 games and are coming off a single game win streak. Their home record stands at 37-38, and they are slightly below .500 on the road at 33-34. They have won 28 daytime games against 42 wins in nighttime games. The Rays have scored 552 runs and have conceded 609.

Over in the 2024 NL East, the Phillies rank 2nd with an 85-57 record, maintaining a 0.60 winning percentage. They lead their division matchups with a 25-16 record and are ranked 1st in divisional play. The Phillies have captured 7 wins in their last 10 fixtures, despite a recent loss. At home, their record is impressive at 47-25, and they are performing solidly on the road with a 38-32 record. They have secured 25 wins in day games, vastly outnumbering their 60 victories at night. Offensively, the Phillies have notched up 699 runs, while their pitchers have given up 573 runs.