The Boston Red Sox are set to battle the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on the evening of September 17, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:50 PM under overcast skies. Nick Pivetta, with a 4.245 ERA, will be starting for the Red Sox, while Shane Baz, carrying a 3.282 ERA, will take the mound for the Rays. In the 2024 AL East Division standings, the Red Sox currently find themselves in the ninth position, holding an even record of 75-75, which translates to a .500 winning percentage. Their division record stands at 21-22, ranking them third in the AL East. The team’s recent performance has shown resilience, securing 5 wins in their last 10 games, despite coming into this game with a loss streak of one. Their home record is 35-40, while their road games have resulted in 40-35. They have won 26 day games versus 49 night games, scoring a total of 710 runs and conceding 706. The Rays, on the other hand, are in tenth place within the division with a record of 73-77, reflecting a .490 winning percentage. Holding a division record of 19-24, they’re ranked fourth in the AL East. Tampa Bay’s recent track record shows 4 wins in their last 10 games and a current losing streak of two. At home, the Rays have a 37-38 record and a slightly worse 36-39 on the road. In day and night games, they’ve clinched 29 and 44 wins respectively, having scored 570 runs and allowed 634 this season.