Cubs vs. Rays Game Preview for June 13, 2024

The Chicago Cubs are set to battle the Tampa bay Rays at Tropicana Field on June 13, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:50 PM. The forecast suggests light rain during the game. Justin Steele, holding a 3.654 ERA, will take the mound for the Cubs, while Taj Bradley, with a 5.170 ERA, will pitch for the Rays.

In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Cubs currently sit 11th with a record of 32-35, which reflects a .480 winning percentage. Their division record stands at 8-15, ranking them 5th. Recently, the Cubs have won 4 of their last 10 games and are on a one-game losing streak. At home, they’ve recorded 18 wins and 13 losses, while their away record is 14-22. They’ve secured 13 wins in daytime games versus 19 in nighttime contests, scoring a total of 286 runs and conceding 303.

Conversely, the Rays also have a 32-35 record, sharing a .480 winning percentage in the AL East Division where they rank 10th. Their performance within the division is 10-17, placing them 5th as well. Like the Cubs, the Rays achieved 4 victories in their last 10 outings and are currently on a one-game winning streak. Their home record stands at 18-22, with a 14-13 record on the road. The Rays have also taken 13 daytime games and 19 under lights, having accumulated 260 runs while allowing 322.