The upcoming showdown on August 21, 2024, will pit the Arizona Diamondbacks against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot Park, with a start time slated for 6:40 PM under conditions expected to be lightly rainy.

The Diamondbacks have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the game, whereas the Marlins will be sending Roddery Muñoz to the mound, who currently holds an ERA of 5.885.

As the season advances, the Diamondbacks find themselves in 5th place within the NL West Division with a record of 70-56, which reflects a winning percentage of .560. They show a commendable divisional record of 22-14, positioning them third. Their recent performances are strong, with 7 victories in the most recent 10 matches and a continuing win streak. Their home and away records stand at 37-26 and 33-30, respectively, and they have shown a preference for night games with 44 wins there against 26 daytime victories. The team has amassed 665 runs while conceding 592.

On the other side, the Miami Marlins linger at the bottom of the NL East Division, ranked 15th with a 46-79 record, representing a .370 winning percentage. They struggle within their division, having only secured 13 victories against 26 losses, and are also on a losing streak. Their performance at home shows 24 wins and 40 losses, while away they have secured 22 wins against 39 losses. They have a relatively balanced record between day and night games, with 22 and 24 wins respectively. Offensively, the Marlins have scored 462 runs but have allowed 632 runs against them.