On August 7, 2024, baseball fans will be treated to a compelling encounter as the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field starting at 4:10 PM, under clear skies.
Eduardo Rodriguez will command the pitcher’s mound for the Diamondbacks, entering the game with a pristine ERA of 0.000. His counterpart, Carlos Carrasco of the Guardians, will look to improve his current ERA of 5.527.
In the 2024 NL West Division standings, the Diamondbacks are currently fifth with 61 victories against 52 defeats, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.54. Despite their position, they show promising form, boasting 19 divisional wins to 14 losses, ranking third. They have won 8 of their last 10 matches and are riding a two-game winning streak. The team’s record is balanced both at home (31-25) and on the road (30-27), with stronger performances in night games where they have amassed 39 wins out of 61.
Conversely, the Guardians lead the AL Central Division with a successful season of 67 wins and 45 losses, which corresponds to a 0.60 winning percentage. They are also first in their division with a record of 19-15. Despite a recent three-game losing streak, they hold a stout home advantage of 35-18 and a respectable away record of 32-27. The Guardians demonstrate a preferred performance during night games with 40 wins and have scored a total of 524 runs while conceding 440.
This match promises to be an engaging battle between two competitive teams, each looking to capitalize on their recent form and further bolster their standings.