The Boston Red Sox are set to clash with the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on September 17, 2024, beginning at 6:50 PM under overcast skies.

Nick Pivetta will take the pitcher’s mound for the Red Sox, carrying an ERA of 4.245. Across the field, Shane Baz will represent the Rays, entering the game with a 3.282 ERA.

In the 2024 AL East Division, the Red Sox hold the 9th spot with an even split of 75 wins and 75 losses, resulting in a .500 winning percentage. Their division record stands at 21-22, placing them third. The team’s recent performance shows a solid effort with 5 wins in their last 10 games, though they are coming off a recent loss. The Red Sox have a home record of 35-40 and a better away record at 40-35. They have gained 26 daytime wins versus 49 in nighttime settings, scoring a total of 710 runs while conceding 706.

The Rays are currently 10th in the division, sporting a record of 73-77 which translates to a .490 win ratio. Positioned fourth within the division, they have won 19 games against division opponents and lost 24. Tampa Bay has a home record of 37-38 and a slightly less successful road record of 36-39. During day games, they’ve notched up 29 wins as opposed to 44 under the lights. The Rays have scored 570 runs and allowed 634 runs so far in the season.