The Houston Astros are set to clash with the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on August 13, 2024, starting at 06:50 pm under clear skies.

Yusei Kikuchi will be on the mound for the Astros, carrying a 4.618 ERA. Opposing him will be Shane Baz of the Rays, with an ERA of 4.295.

In the AL West Division standings for 2024, the Astros are currently 6th, sporting a 62-55 record, which translates to a .530 winning percentage. They hold a 21-18 record within their division, ranking 1st. The Astros have captured 7 of their last 10 games and are riding a 5-game winning streak. Their home record is 32-26, while their away stance is 30-29, and they’ve won 21 day games versus 41 at night. The Astros have scored 542 runs and conceded 485.

Meanwhile, the Rays sit 9th in the AL East Division with a record of 59-58, or a .500 winning percentage. They are 4th in their division with a 17-23 division record. The Rays have taken 4 out of their last 10 contests and are on a 1-game winning streak. Their performance at home is balanced at 31-31, with an almost similar road record of 28-27, and they show contrast in their day (24 wins) versus night games (35 wins). Tampa Bay has scored 460 runs while allowing 509.