On the evening of September 17, 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays will take on the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, starting at 8:05 PM under clear skies.
Chris Bassitt will start as pitcher for the Blue Jays, holding an ERA of 4.196. His counterpart from the Rangers, Nathan Eovaldi, will enter the game with a slightly better ERA of 3.671.
In the standings for the 2024 AL East Division, the Blue Jays are ranked 11th with a 72-78 record, reflecting a 0.48 winning percentage. They are fifth in their division with a 20-26 record and have gone 5-5 in their recent outings, currently enjoying a three-game win streak. The team’s home record stands at 38-37, while they have struggled more on the road with a 34-41 record. They have also accumulated more wins in night games, with a record of 40 wins compared to 32 during the day. Overall, they have scored 635 runs and conceded 683.
As for the Rangers, they are 12th in the 2024 AL West Division with a record of 71-79, which gives them a 0.47 win percentage. They have ranked third in their division based on a 20-23 record. The Rangers have won 4 of their last 10 games and are currently on a three-game losing streak. They have performed better at home with a 41-34 record as opposed to a less favorable 30-45 on the road. Similarly to the Blue Jays, the Rangers have seen better results in night games, with 44 wins compared to 27 during the day. Their offense has put up 623 runs, while their pitchers have given up 686 runs.