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The Cleveland Guardians are set to go head-to-head with the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on July 14, 2024. The first pitch is scheduled for 1:40 PM under conditions expected to include light rain. Ben Lively, holding a 3.593 ERA, will take the mound for the Guardians. The Rays will counter with Ryan Pepiot, who has a 4.205 ERA. The Guardians currently lead the AL Central Division with a record of 58-36, translating to a .620 winning percentage. They’ve maintained a divisional record of 15-13. Recently, the Guardians won 5 of their last 10 games and have a current streak of one win. On home turf, they have 30 wins and 11 losses, while posting 28 wins to 25 losses on the road. The team shines in day games with 25 victories, and have managed to score 454 runs while conceding 367. Positioned 9th in the AL East Division, the Rays have a 47-48 record, which gives them a .490 winning percentage. They are fourth in their division with a record of 12-18. The Rays have 4 wins in their last 10 outings and are currently on a single loss streak. Their home and away records are nearly balanced, with 26-27 at home and 21-21 on the road. The Rays have performed better in night games, securing 30 wins compared to 17 in day games, with a total of 374 runs scored and 439 runs allowed.