On the evening of July 30, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, starting at 8:10 PM. The expected weather condition is broken clouds.

The Pirates have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the game. Conversely, the Astros will be sending Hunter Brown to the mound, who sports a 3.997 ERA.

Looking at the 2024 NL Central Division, the Pirates are currently 9th with a record of 54-52, translating to a win percentage of .510. They are 3rd in the division with a record of 17-15. Having won 6 of their last 10 games, they are on a two-game winning streak. The Pirates hold an even 26-26 record at home and a slightly better 28-26 on the road. Their performance during day games stands at 29 wins, versus 25 at night. They have scored 441 runs and conceded 449 in total.

On the other hand, the Houston Astros rank 7th in the AL West Division with a 55-51 record and a .520 winning percentage. They lead their division with a 19-17 record. The Astros have won 5 of their recent 10 matches but are currently experiencing a two-game losing streak. Their home record is 30-23, compared to 25-28 on the road. The team excels in night games, having secured 37 victories, in contrast to 18 wins in daytime games. The Astros have notched up 495 runs while allowing 446.