On the evening of September 27, 2024, the San Diego Padres are set to battle the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field, starting at 9:40 PM under clear skies.

The Padres will send Martín Pérez to the hill, who carries an ERA of 4.357. Across the diamond, Merrill Kelly will pitch for the Diamondbacks, sporting an ERA of 4.000.

Currently within the 2024 NL West Division, the Padres are in third place with a record of 91-67, reflecting a .580 winning percentage. They have a 25-23 record within the division, ranking second. The Padres have clinched 8 wins in their previous 10 games, though they are coming off a loss. Their home record stands at 45-36 while they’ve performed better on the road with a 46-31 record. The team shines under the night lights with 56 nighttime victories, compared to 35 daytime wins, having tallied a total of 746 runs and allowed 648.

Conversely, the Diamondbacks hold the fifth slot in the division with an 88-71 record, a .553 winning percentage. They are third in divisional play with a 27-22 record. Arizona has secured 5 victories in their most recent 10 games and have a current winning streak of one game. With a home record of 43-35 and a similar performance away with a 45-36 record, they’ve won 32 day games and 56 during the night. The Diamondbacks’ offensive lineup has generated 872 runs, while their pitchers have conceded 776 runs.