Scheduled for August 9, 2024, at Fenway Park, the Houston Astros go head-to-head with the Boston Red Sox, starting at 7:10 PM under expected light rainfall conditions.

Ronel Blanco will lead the pitching for Houston, entering the game with a 2.976 ERA, while Boston’s Tanner Houck, will counter with a 3.090 ERA.

In the 2024 AL West standings, Houston is in 7th place with a record of 59-55, a .520 winning percentage, and a divisional record of 21-18. Recently, the Astros have won 4 of their last 10 games, and they are currently on a two-game winning streak. At home, their record is 32-26, while away they are 27-29. They have achieved 20 wins in day time games versus 39 in night games, tallying a total of 519 runs scored and 475 runs allowed.

On the AL East side, the Boston Red Sox are ranked 6th, with 61 wins and 52 losses, a .540 winning percentage. They hold a division record of 14-13, placing them 3rd in their division. Over their last 10 games, the Red Sox have secured 6 wins but recently experienced a loss. At Fenway, their performance stands at 27-28, with better success on the road at 34-24. Their day game wins total 25 against 36 in night outings. Offensively, they have scored 563 runs, and defensively given up 529 runs.