Diamondbacks vs Rays starting pitchers
- Drew Rasmussen for Tampa Bay Rays
- Merrill Kelly for Arizona Diamondbacks
Diamondbacks vs Rays statistics
| Stat |
Diamondbacks |
Rays |
| Hits |
1098 (4th) |
944 (27th) |
| Batting Average |
.261 (4th) |
.233 (25th) |
| Runs Batted In |
617 (1st) |
443 (28th) |
| Runs |
649 (1st) |
475 (28th) |
| Home Runs |
148 (10th) |
112 (28th) |
| Walks |
418 (5th) |
394 (Tied-11th) |
| Stolen Bases |
83 (16th) |
141 (4th) |
| Strikeouts |
959 (24th) |
1107 (8th) |
| Pitches |
18460 (7th) |
18361 (9th) |
Tampa Bay Rays recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/17/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
W |
6-1 |
| 8/16/24 |
vs Arizona Diamondbacks |
W |
5-4 |
| 8/14/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
2-1 F/10 |
| 8/13/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
3-2 |
| 8/12/24 |
vs Houston Astros |
L |
6-1 |
Arizona Diamondbacks recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/17/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
6-1 |
| 8/16/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
L |
5-4 |
| 8/14/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
W |
11-4 |
| 8/13/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
W |
4-3 |
| 8/12/24 |
vs Colorado Rockies |
W |
5-4 |
Diamondbacks vs Rays predictions
Paying attention to a few key players from the Arizona Diamondbacks, like Ketel Marte and Josh Bell, can give us some hints about how this game might unfold. Marte, hitting an impressive .298, along with his 30 homers, makes him a pivotal figure at the plate. Meanwhile, Bell’s robust at-bat performance suggests he'll likely continue driving in crucial runs. Also, look for Merrill Kelly on the mound, who’s been holding an excellent ERA of 2.43 this season, to potentially make things challenging for the Rays' lineup.
Switching over to the Tampa Bay Rays, eyes will be on Yandy Diaz and Brandon Lowe to step up. Diaz, batting .273 and leading the team in RBI, has shown his capability to get on base and change the complexion of an inning quickly. On the pitching side, Drew Rasmussen will be a player to watch, despite his higher ERA of 5.40. His ability to keep walks extremely low could be key in retaining tight control of the game's pace.
From these considerations, the upcoming game looks packed with talent and potential strategic plays on both sides. However, the Diamondbacks show a bit more depth in both their batting and pitching roster, which could tilt the game in their favor. The Rays have shown sparks of excellence but may find Arizona's lineup just a bit too challenging to handle this time around. Thus, leaning towards the Arizona Diamondbacks to take the win in what promises to be a closely contested match. What do you think, could the Rays pull an upset here, or will the Diamondbacks' current form be too much to handle?
Tampa Bay Rays injuries
- Zack Littell (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Jacob Waguespack (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Richie Palacios (2B): 10-Day-IL
- Shane McClanahan (SP): 60-Day-IL
Arizona Diamondbacks injuries
- Ivan Melendez (1B): Day-To-Day
- Christian Walker (1B): 10-Day-IL
- Gabriel Moreno (C): 10-Day-IL
- Bryce Jarvis (RP): 60-Day-IL
- Drey Jameson (RP): 60-Day-IL
Diamondbacks vs Rays game info
| Venue |
Tropicana Field |
| Location |
St. Petersburg, Florida |
| First pitch |
Sun 1:40 PM |
| Temperature |
86° |
| Chance of Rain |
40% |
