The Houston Astros are set to take on the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 14, 2024, with first pitch slated for 9:38 PM under clear skies.

Justin Verlander, with an ERA of 5.304, will lead the pitching for the Astros. Facing him will be Tyler Anderson of the Angels, who holds an ERA of 3.496.

In the 2024 AL West Division standings, the Astros currently sit in 5th place with a record of 78-68, translating to a .53 winning percentage. They hold a divisional record of 22-20, ranking them 1st in the division. Recently, Houston has won 4 of their last 10 games and are on a one-game winning streak. They show a record of 42-32 at home and an even 36-36 on the road. During daylight, the team’s record is 26 wins, but they perform better in night games with 52 wins. The Astros have scored a total of 674 runs while allowing 586.

Meanwhile, the Angels find themselves 14th in the standings, holding a 60-86 record which results in a .41 winning percentage. They are 5th in the division with a 20-22 divisional record. The team has also won 4 of their last 10 matchups but are currently on a two-game losing streak. The Angels have a home record of 30-42 and a slightly worse 30-44 record on the road. They have secured 17 wins in day games compared to 43 in night games. In terms of runs, the Angels have scored 576 while conceding 704.