The stage is set for a Major League Baseball matchup between the Colorado Rockies and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 20, 2024. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:10 pm under a sky with a few clouds.

Kyle Freeland, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.893, will be starting for the Rockies. Counteracting him, Walker Buehler will take the mound for the Dodgers, carrying an ERA of 5.538.

As of now, the Rockies sit 14th in the 2024 NL West Division standings with a season record of 59-94, reflecting a .39 winning percentage. They have struggled within their division, managing 17 wins and 29 losses, ranked 5th. Despite a recent upturn of 6 wins in their last 10 games, they come into this game with a loss. At home, their record shows 36 wins and 39 losses, compared to 23 wins and 55 losses on the road. During daylight, the team has 18 wins, but performs better under the lights with 41 victories. They’ve scored 645 runs this season while allowing 868.

On the other side, the Dodgers are second in the division, boasting a record of 90-62, which gives them a winning percentage of .59. They lead the division with 24 wins against 19 losses. With 5 wins out of their last 10 games and a current winning streak of one game, the Dodgers show better form at home with a 48-27 tally and hold a decent away record at 42-35. They have achieved 28 victories in day games and shine brighter during night games with 62 wins. The offensive lineup has succeeded in pushing across 768 runs while their pitching staff has conceded 651.