On June 15, 2024, at 4:10 PM, the Tampa Bay Rays will go head-to-head with the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park under clear skies.

Ryan Pepiot will start as pitcher for the Rays, carrying an ERA of 4.166. For the Braves, Charlie Morton will take the mound, featuring an ERA of 4.123.

As of now in 2024, the Rays sit in 11th place within the AL East Division, marking a 33-36 record and a 0.48 winning percentage. Their division record shows 10 wins and 17 losses, ranking them 5th in their division. The team is emerging from a recent trend of success with 5 wins in their last 10 games, currently enjoying a one-game winning streak. Their home record is less favorable at 19-23, compared to a somewhat balanced 14-13 on the road. They’ve earned 13 wins in day games versus 20 wins in night games, scoring a total of 266 runs while conceding 328.

On the other hand, the Braves are positioned 4th in the NL East Division with a 36-30 record, translating to a 0.55 winning percentage. Stationed second in their division, their play within it has led them to 12 wins against 11 losses. Looking at their recent performance, they have captured 4 victories in their last 10 attempts, also currently on a one-game winning streak. They maintain a strong home record of 19-12, while their road games reflect a 17-18 standing. Similar to the Rays, the Braves have won 13 day games, but they outperform in night games with 23 wins. The Braves have also tallied a higher total offensive output with 287 runs, and have allowed 259 runs defensively.