The Miami Marlins are set to battle the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 18, 2024, with a starting time of 12:05 pm amid light rain conditions. Valente Bellozo, who holds an impressive 2.277 ERA, will take the mound for the Marlins. His counterpart, Paul Blackburn, with an ERA of 4.433, will pitch for the Mets.

In the 2024 NL East Division rankings, the Miami Marlins currently sit in 14th place with a record of 45-76, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.37. They are 5th in the division with a record of 12-24. The Marlins have claimed 4 wins in their recent 10-game stretch and are coming off a loss. Their home record stands at 24-39, while they have managed 21-37 on the road. The Marlins have won 22 day games compared to 23 at night, with a total run score of 450 against 610 allowed.

Conversely, the New York Mets are positioned 7th in the Division with a record of 62-59, yielding a 0.51 winning percentage. Sitting 3rd in divisional play with 20-16, the Mets also have 4 wins in their last 10 games along with a current losing streak. They hold an even home record at 31-31 and are slightly better on the road with 31-28. The Mets have secured 24 day game victories to 38 at night, scoring 580 runs and conceding 558 in total.