The matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 23, 2024, is set for a 1:35 PM start at PNC Park. The forecast for the game day is expected to be clear.
Aaron Civale will take the mound for the Rays, entering the game with a 5.202 ERA. His counterpart from the Pirates, Paul Skenes, boasts a significantly lower ERA of 2.288.
As of the current season, the Rays find themselves at 10th place in the AL East Division with a record of 34-38, marking a winning percentage of 0.47. Their performance within the division has them at 5th place, with 10 wins and 17 losses. Recently, the Rays have won 3 of their last 10 games and are coming off a single-game winning streak. At home, their record is 19-23, while their road games record stands at 15-15. They have performed better during night games with 21 wins compared to 13 during the day. Overall, the Rays have scored 279 runs while conceding 350.
In contrast, the Pirates hold 9th place in the NL Central with a 35-37 record and a 0.49 winning percentage. They are 3rd within their division with an even 9-9 record. The Pirates are entering this game on a two-game winning streak, having won 6 of their last 10 games. Their home record is balanced at 17-17, whereas on the road, they are slightly below even with 18-20. The team has a slight edge in day games with 19 wins to 16 in night games. They have amassed 297 runs this season while allowing 322.