The Miami Marlins are slated to go head-to-head with the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 18, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 12:05 pm under a light rain forecast. Valente Bellozo, with an impressive ERA of 2.277, will start as pitcher for the Marlins. Meanwhile, the Mets will counter with Paul Blackburn, who carries an ERA of 4.433.

As of 2024, in the NL East Division rankings, the Marlins currently sit 14th with a record of 45-76, equating to a .37 winning ratio. They’ve struggled within their division, managing only 12 victories against 24 defeats, which places them 5th in division standings. Recently, the Marlins have won 4 of their last 10 games and are coming off of a loss. Their home record shows 24 wins to 39 losses, contrasted by a 21-37 record on the road. During daytime games, their performance slightly improves with 22 wins.

The New York Mets rank 7th in the same division with a winning record of 62-59, reaching a .51 winning percentage. They hold a stronger divisional record of 20-16, securing the 3rd spot in the division. Like the Marlins, the Mets have captured 4 wins in their recent 10-game stretch and are also following a loss. Their home and away records are evenly matched at 31-31 and 31-28, respectively. The Mets show a preference for night games with 38 wins, compared to 24 during the day. Their offense has pushed across 580 runs, while their pitchers have given up 558 runs.