The Houston Astros are slated to battle the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on August 13, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:50 PM under a clear sky.

Yusei Kikuchi will take the mound for the Astros, entering the game with a 4.618 ERA. Facing him will be Shane Baz of the Rays, who holds a 4.295 ERA.

In the 2024 AL West Division, Houston ranks 6th with a record of 62-55, a winning percentage of .530. They have achieved 21 wins and 18 losses within their division, ranking them first. The Astros have won 7 of their last 10 games and are currently on a 5-game winning streak. They have posted a 32-26 record at home and 30-29 on the road, with day game wins totaling 21 and night game wins at 41. The team has scored 542 runs while conceding 485.

Meanwhile, the Rays sit 9th in the AL East Division with a 59-58 record, reflecting a .500 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 17-23, placing them fourth. With 4 wins in their last 10 outings and a current winning streak of one game, the Rays hold a balanced 31-31 record at home and 28-27 away. They have secured 24 victories in day games and 35 in night games. Their offensive lineup has produced 460 runs, and they’ve allowed 509 runs.