Scheduled for August 18, 2024, at Citi Field with a start time of 12:05 pm, the Miami Marlins will challenge the New York Mets. The forecast suggests light rain for the game day.

Valente Bellozo, with an ERA of 2.277, is set to start as pitcher for the Marlins. Conversely, the Mets will have Paul Blackburn on the mound, who holds an ERA of 4.433.

In the 2024 NL East Division, the Marlins are currently 14th with a record of 45-76, translating to a 0.37 winning percentage. They have won 12 and lost 24 games within their division, placing them 5th. Their performance has shown 4 wins in the recent 10 games, and they are undergoing a losing streak of 1 game. Playing at home, they have 24 wins against 39 losses, and away, they’ve managed 21 wins and 37 losses. They’ve won 22 day games, slightly lower than their 23 night-time victories. The Marlins have scored 450 runs and allowed 610.

The Mets, positioned 7th in the same division, have a win-loss record of 62-59, achieving a 0.51 winning percentage. With a divisional play record of 20-16, they stand 3rd in the division. Like the Marlins, the Mets also carry 4 wins from their last 10 games, with a current loss streak of 1. Their home and away records are balanced at 31-31 and 31-28, respectively. They have obtained 24 daytime game wins compared to 38 at night. The Mets’ offense has accumulated 580 runs, with their defense conceding 558.