The Houston Astros are set to clash with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 26, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM. Expect clear skies for the day of the game.

Ronel Blanco will be on the mound for the Astros, entering the game with a 3.138 ERA. Facing him from the Philadelphia side will be Zack Wheeler, who holds an ERA of 2.735.

As of now, the Astros are 6th in the AL West Division with a 69-60 record, reflecting a winning percentage of .530. Their divisional play puts them at 1st with a 21-18 record. Recently, the Astros have found some form, winning 5 of their last 10 games, although they are currently on a two-game losing streak. At home, their record stands at 35-29, while their away game performance is 34-31. They’ve successfully claimed 22 day games against 47 wins during nighttime encounters. Overall, the team has scored 589 runs and allowed 519.

In the NL East, the Phillies rank 2nd with a record of 75-54, holding a winning percentage of .580. They are also 1st in their divisional matchups with a 20-14 record. The Phillies have been solid lately, securing 6 wins in their last 10 outings and are currently on a one-game winning streak. Their home record is impressive at 42-23, compared to 33-31 on the road. Philadelphia has taken 23 games in daytime while showing greater strength at night with 52 wins. They have scored a total of 627 runs and conceded 521.