The Tampa Bay Rays (59-61) will host the Arizona Diamondbacks (69-53), Friday at 6:50 p.m. ET, in the first game of a three-game series.
The Rays are projected as a close favorite (-112 moneyline odds) against the Diamondbacks (-104). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Tampa Bay Rays looking to Ryan Pepiot (6-5), and Ryne Nelson (8-6) getting the nod for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Rays lost 2-1 to the Astros Wednesday, with Garrett Cleavinger (one inning without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out two) on the hook for the loss. Taylor Walls went 1-for-3 to lead the Rays offensively in the defeat.