The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to go head-to-head against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on July 30, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM. The day is expected to have broken clouds overhead. The starting pitcher for the Pirates has yet to be confirmed, while Hunter Brown will take the mound for the Astros, boasting an ERA of 3.997. In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Pirates are currently ninth with a 54-52 record, a .510 winning percentage, and a divisional record of 17-15, ranking them third within the division. They have won 6 of their last 10 games and are riding a two-game winning streak. The Pirates show an even home and away record, each balanced at 26-26. Their daytime victories total 29 against 25 in nighttime games, with a cumulative score of 441 runs for and 449 against. Meanwhile, the Astros, who rank seventh in the AL West Division with a 55-51 record and a .520 winning percentage, sit first in their division standings. They have claimed victories in 5 of their last 10 matches but are currently facing a two-game losing streak. Houston holds a stronger record at home (30-23) than on the road (25-28), with significant success in night games at 37 wins compared to 18 in daytime outings. The Astros have scored 495 runs this season and conceded 446.