On the evening of August 16, 2024, at 6:50 PM, the Arizona Diamondbacks are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field under clear skies. Ryne Nelson, who holds a 4.513 ERA, will be starting as the pitcher for the Diamondbacks. Conversely, Ryan Pepiot will take the mound for the Rays, entering the game with a 3.916 ERA. The Diamondbacks, currently third in the NL West Division with a record of 69-53, boast a winning percentage of .566. They have been strong in divisional play with a 22-14 record and are second in their division. The team is riding a high with six consecutive wins and shows excellent recent form with nine wins in their last ten games. At home, their record stands at 37-26, and they are slightly above .500 on the road with 32 wins to 27 losses. The team has been more successful in night games with 43 wins compared to 26 during the day. They have scored 644 runs and conceded 567 runs this season. On the other side, the Rays hold ninth place in the AL East Division with a 59-61 record, reflecting a .492 winning percentage. They are fourth in their division with a 17-23 divisional record. The Rays have struggled recently, with only three wins in their last ten outings and are currently on a three-game losing streak. Their home record is slightly below .500 at 31-34, and they are almost breaking even on the road with 28 wins to 27 losses. The team has won 24 games in daylight conditions versus 35 in nighttime. Overall, the Rays have managed to notch up 464 runs while allowing 520.