On the evening of August 17, 2024, at 8:10 PM, the San Diego Padres will clash with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field under a sky of scattered clouds.

Dylan Cease will spearhead the pitching for the Padres, carrying an impressive ERA of 3.407. From the Rockies’ camp, Kyle Freeland will take the mound, entering the game with an ERA of 5.748.

In the race for the 2024 NL West Division, the Padres find themselves in 5th place, boasting a record of 69-53, which results in a winning percentage of 0.57. Their divisional play shows 19 wins against 18 losses, situating them 3rd within their division ranks. The Padres’ recent performance includes 9 wins out of their last 10 matches, buoyed by a current winning streak of three games. Their home record stands at 33-29, while they’ve performed better on the road with a 36-24 record. During day matches, they’ve claimed 29 victories, and shine brighter during night games with 40 wins. The squad has amassed 582 runs and conceded 512.

Conversely, the Rockies are positioned last in the NL West, holding a 44-78 record reflective of a 0.36 winning percentage. Their divisional record is weaker, with 13 wins and 27 losses, positioning them in the 5th place in the division rankings. Their recent form shows only 3 wins in their last 10 games with a three-game losing streak. The Rockies have posted a 27-32 home record and a dismal 17-46 record in away games. They’ve won 13 day games compared to 31 wins in night games. In terms of scoring, the Rockies have tallied a total of 521 runs while allowing a notably higher 718 runs.