On the evening of August 31, 2024, at 7:10 PM, the Kansas City Royals are set to take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Weather conditions for the game are expected to be ideal.

Cole Ragans will be the starting pitcher for the Royals, entering the game with a commendable 3.309 ERA. He’ll face Astros’ pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, who holds a slightly higher ERA of 4.385.

The Royals, currently fourth in the AL Central Division, boast a season record of 75-61, with a winning percentage of .55. They also have a strong divisional performance with 29 wins to 14 losses, placing them second in their division. Their recent performance includes 5 wins in the last 10 games, despite a current three-game losing streak. The Royals have performed better at home, with a 41-28 record, versus a slightly less impressive 34-33 on the road. Their day game record stands at 28 wins, while they have secured 47 wins in night games, totaling 659 runs scored while allowing 558.

On the other side, the Astros find themselves sixth in the AL West Division with a record of 73-62, indicating a winning percentage of .54. Their divisional record shows 21 wins against 18 losses, which is the best in the division. Like the Royals, they have also won 5 of their last 10 games and are currently on a three-game winning streak. At home, they hold a 37-29 record, and are 36-33 on the road. They have achieved 25 wins in day games and 48 in night games, having scored 616 runs and conceded 535 runs this season.