The Chicago White Sox are set to meet the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 16, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM under mostly clear skies.

Garrett Crochet will lead the pitching efforts for the White Sox, entering the game with a 3.655 ERA. Countering him, Spencer Arrighetti will take the mound for the Astros, carrying a 5.143 ERA.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the White Sox find themselves at the bottom, placed 15th with a bleak record of 29 wins against 93 losses, reflecting a 0.24 win rate. They hold a divisional record of 8-34, ranking 5th within their division. The team’s performance in the last 10 games includes only 2 wins, and they currently sit on a losing streak (L2). With a dismal home record of 18-44 and an even worse 11-49 on the road, their day and night game records stand at 10-19 and 19-65 respectively. Overall, they have scored 382 runs and conceded 634.

In contrast, the Astros occupy the 6th spot in the AL West Division with a more favorable record of 65 wins to 55 losses, which translates to a 0.54 winning percentage. They lead their division with a 21-18 record. Recently, they have enjoyed a strong run, winning 8 of their last 10 games, and they are riding an eight-game win streak. Their home performances have resulted in a 32-26 record while they boast a slightly better 33-29 record on the road. The Astros have scored a total of 553 runs and allowed 489 runs, performing better in night games with a 42-23 record compared to day games.