Scheduled for August 09, 2024, the Houston Astros will clash with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park starting at 7:10 PM, under expected light rain conditions.

Ronel Blanco will take the mound for the Astros, entering the game with a 2.976 ERA. His counterpart, Tanner Houck, will pitch for the Red Sox, carrying a 3.090 ERA.

As for their standings in the 2024 season, the Astros are currently 7th in the AL West Division with a record of 59-55, which translates to a .520 winning percentage. They hold a divisional record of 21-18, placing them first in their division. The team’s recent performance includes four wins in their last ten games, and they are riding a two-game winning streak. Their home and away records are 32-26 and 27-29, respectively, with the team performing better in night games (39 wins) compared to day games (20 wins). The Astros have scored 519 runs while conceding 475.

On the other side, the Boston Red Sox are positioned 6th in the AL East Division with a record of 61-52, reflecting a .540 winning percentage. Their divisional performance shows 14 wins and 13 losses, ranking them third. The Red Sox have won six of their last ten games but are coming off a loss. They have balanced home (27-28) and impressive road (34-24) records, and similar to the Astros, they perform better in night games with 36 wins to 25 in day games. In terms of scoring, they have managed 563 runs while allowing 529.