Scheduled for September 24, 2024, a compelling match-up awaits as the Tampa Bay Rays take on the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, starting at 6:40 PM under a light rainy forecast.

Ryan Pepiot will lead the pitching for the Rays with an ERA of 3.645, while the Tigers will counter with Tarik Skubal, who enters the game with an impressive 2.481 ERA.

In this season’s AL East Division standings, the Rays currently occupy the 9th position with an even record of 78 wins and 78 losses, translating to a .500 winning percentage. Their performance within the division includes 24 wins against 25 losses, ranking them 3rd. They have been strong recently, recording 7 wins in their last 10 outings and are riding a four-game winning streak. The Rays have a 42-39 record at home and a slightly lesser 36-39 tally on the road. They have won more during night games with 47 victories compared to 31 in day games, scoring a total of 589 runs while conceding 644.

For the Tigers, who are 6th in the AL Central Division standings, the record stands better at 82 wins and 74 losses, which gives them a .526 winning percentage. Their division record is 27-22, placing them 3rd as well. Like the Rays, the Tigers have won 7 of their last 10 games and currently hold a two-game winning streak. Their home record is 39-36, and on the road, they have fared slightly better with a 43-38 record. They have secured 37 day game wins versus 45 nighttime victories. In terms of scoring, the Tigers have managed 660 runs but have given up 623.