On the evening of August 19, 2024, the Arizona Diamondbacks are set to go head-to-head with the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, commencing at 6:40 PM under expected light rain conditions.
Brandon Pfaadt will be the starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, entering the game with a commendable ERA of 3.982. The Marlins, meanwhile, have yet to announce their starting pitcher.
As of now, the Diamondbacks stand 5th in the 2024 NL West Division with a record of 69-55, reflecting a 0.56 winning percentage. They have captured 22 victories against 14 losses within their division, placing them 3rd. Showing solid recent performance, they’ve emerged victorious in 7 of their last 10 games, despite currently being on a two-game losing streak. Their home record reads 37 wins to 26 losses, with road games showing a slightly less favorable 32 wins to 29 losses. They have a stronger performance in night games with 44 wins opposed to 25 daytime wins, and they’ve scored 649 runs while allowing 578.
On the flip side, the Marlins are positioned 14th in the 2024 NL East Division, struggling with a 45-78 record and a 0.37 winning percentage. They are last in their division with only 12 wins against 26 losses. Their recent form points to a challenge, having only secured 3 victories in their last 10 outings and they are currently on a three-game losing streak. The Marlins show a 24-39 home record and 21-39 on the road. They have secured 21 day game wins compared to 24 during night games. Offensively, the Marlins have tallied 453 runs but have conceded 621.