On July 14, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians are set to clash with the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, starting at 1:40 PM under expected light rain conditions.

Ben Lively will be the starting pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, entering the game with a 3.593 ERA. His counterpart from the Tampa Bay Rays, Ryan Pepiot, will take the mound with a 4.205 ERA.

Currently leading the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians boast a strong record of 58-36, translating to a winning percentage of 0.62. They also hold a divisional record of 15-13. The Guardians are first in their division and have won 5 of their last 10 games, with a current winning streak of one game. They’ve shown dominance at home with a 30-11 record and have maintained a stable 28-25 record on the road. Daytime games have seen them win 25 times, while they have shined in night games with 33 victories. The team has scored 454 runs and allowed 367.

On the other side, the Tampa Bay Rays occupy the 9th position in the 2024 AL East Division with a record of 47-48, equivalent to a 0.49 winning percentage. Stationed 4th in their division, their divisional performance stands at 12-18. Recently, the Rays have a record of 4 wins in their last 10 outings and are currently on a one-game losing streak. They hold a home record of 26-27 and are balanced on the road at 21-21. During day games, the Rays have secured 17 wins against 30 victories in night games. Offensively, they’ve scored 374 runs while conceding 439.