On the afternoon of July 14, 2024, the Texas Rangers are set to clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park starting at 2:10 PM under overcast skies. The Rangers have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the game, while Ronel Blanco, sporting a 2.534 ERA, will take the mound for the Astros. In the current American League West standings for 2024, the Rangers rank 11th with a record of 45-50, reflecting a .470 winning percentage, and are positioned third in the division with a 12-16 divisional record. Recently, they’ve recorded six wins out of their last 10 games and are currently riding a one-game winning streak. At home, they hold a 24-21 record, while their away record stands at 21-29. Their daytime performance shows 18 wins against 27 losses, compared to 27 wins in night games, with a total of 410 runs scored and 403 allowed. Meanwhile, the Astros are placed eighth in the division with a 50-45 overall record and a .526 winning percentage. Ranking second in the division with a 16-13 record, they’ve won seven of their last 10 games despite a recent loss. The Astros have a stronger home record of 28-20, contrasted with a 22-25 road record. They have secured 17 victories in day games against 33 in night games, having scored 455 runs and allowed 404 runs in total.