On the evening of August 16, 2024, the Chicago White Sox are set to clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:10 PM, under partly cloudy skies.

Garrett Crochet will take the mound for the White Sox, entering the game with a 3.655 ERA. Facing him from the Astros’ side will be Spencer Arrighetti, who brings a 5.143 ERA to the matchup.

Looking at the 2024 season, the White Sox are currently last in the AL Central with a record of 29-93, marking a dismal 0.24 winning percentage. Despite sitting 5th in their division with an 8-34 record, they have managed only 2 wins in their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. Their performance shows a significant struggle both at home (18-44) and on the road (11-49), with a slightly better record in night games (19-53) compared to day games (10-83).

Conversely, the Houston Astros are performing robustly, positioned 1st in the AL West with a 65-55 record, reflecting a commendable 0.54 winning percentage. They boast a strong divisional record of 21-18, have won 8 of their last 10 games, and are currently enjoying an eight-game winning streak. The Astros have shown resilience both at home (32-26) and away (33-29), with a particularly solid performance in night games (42-53). Offensively, they’ve accumulated 553 runs, while their pitchers have conceded 489 runs.