The Tampa Bay Rays are set to clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 2, 2024, starting at 8:10 PM. The day is expected to be partially cloudy. Shane Baz will be on the mound for the Rays, carrying an ERA of 3.661, while Yusei Kikuchi will pitch for the Astros, with an ERA of 4.746. In the 2024 AL East Division, the Rays are 9th with a 55-53 record (.510 winning percentage), placing 4th in the division with a 16-21 record against division foes. They’ve won 6 of their last 10 games but are coming off a loss. At home, they are 30-29, and on the road, they have a 25-24 record. The Rays have a better record in night games at 32 wins compared to 23 in day games, having scored 432 runs and allowed 480. Meanwhile, in the AL West, the Astros are 7th with a 56-52 record (.520 winning percentage). They lead their division with a 19-17 record and have won 4 of their last 10 games, currently on a winning streak. The Astros hold a 31-24 home record and 25-28 away record, with stronger performances in night games at 37 wins against 19 in day games. They’ve scored 502 runs and conceded 456.