Scheduled for July 26, 2024, an exciting MLB match-up will see the Cincinnati Reds take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field, starting at 6:50 PM under overcast skies. Nick Lodolo, with a promising 3.508 ERA, will start for the Reds. Opposing him will be the Rays’ Shane Baz, who carries a slightly higher ERA of 3.951. The Reds, currently 10th in the NL Central, have a series record of 49-53 and a winning percentage of .480. They rank fourth in their division with a 12-14 record. Recently, the Reds have shown some form, winning five of their last 10 games and currently on a two-game winning streak. Their home record is 25-28, while away they have fared slightly better with a 24-25 record, winning 19 day games versus 30 night games. The team has scored 456 runs and conceded 417. Meanwhile, the Rays stand 9th in the AL East with a balanced 51-51 record and a .500 winning percentage. Placed fourth in their division, the Rays have secured 15 wins against 21 losses within the division. They’ve won six of their last 10 games, though they recently faced a defeat. Playing equally at home and away with records of 27-27 and 24-24 respectively, the Rays have won 22 day games and 29 night games. They’ve scored a total of 400 runs this season and given up 467.