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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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