On September 27, 2024, the stage is set for a compelling encounter as the Houston Astros visit the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10 PM under expected overcast skies.

Ronel Blanco will take the hill for the Astros, entering the game with a strong ERA of 2.878. His counterpart from the Guardians, Joey Cantillo, will start with an ERA of 4.989.

In the 2024 AL West standings, the Astros are currently fourth with an 86-73 record, reflecting a .540 winning percentage. They have secured a divisional record of 29-23, ranking first within the division. Recently, Houston has won 5 of their last 10 games, though they’re trying to shake off a current one-game losing streak. They have a balanced home and away record, 46-35 at home and 40-38 on the road, finding more success under the night lights with 59 night game wins to 27 day game victories. Overall, they’ve scored 731 runs and allowed 644 runs.

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians rank second in the AL Central Division with a 92-67 record, yielding a .580 winning percentage. They also top their division with a 30-22 record against division opponents. The Guardians come into this game with momentum, winning 7 of their last 10 games and currently enjoying a two-game winning streak. They show strength at Progressive Field with a 50-28 home record and are 42-39 in away games. With more wins during night games (56) compared to day games (36), they’ve scored 703 runs while conceding 612 runs throughout the season.