On August 18, 2024, a Major League Baseball clash is set to take place at Tropicana Field as the Arizona Diamondbacks go head-to-head with the Tampa Bay Rays, starting at 1:40 PM under a clear sky.

Merrill Kelly will lead the pitching for the Diamondbacks, entering the game with an impressive 2.427 ERA. His counterpart from the Rays, Taj Bradley, will take the mound with a 3.493 ERA.

In the National League West standings, the Diamondbacks rank fourth, holding a record of 69 wins to 53 losses, a winning percentage of .57. They show a strong divisional record of 22 wins and 14 losses. Their recent performance reveals a robust form with nine victories in their last 10 games, including a current six-game winning streak. At home, Arizona has recorded 37 wins and 26 losses, while their road games exhibit a slightly lower success rate with 32 wins and 27 losses. The team’s daytime game record stands at 26 wins, with an even stronger performance in night games at 43 wins. The Diamondbacks have scored 644 runs and conceded 567.

The Tampa Bay Rays find themselves in a challenging position, ranked 9th in the American League East Division with a win-loss record of 59-61, which corresponds to a .49 winning percentage. They are fourth in their division, with 17 wins and 23 losses. Over their last 10 games, they’ve captured just three wins and are currently on a three-game losing streak. The Rays’ home record is 31 wins to 34 losses, and they are slightly better on the road with 28 wins and 27 losses. In day games, they’ve secured 24 victories compared to a more favorable 35 wins in nighttime outings. On the scoring front, the Rays have amassed 464 runs while allowing 520 runs.