Preview: Astros Clash with Red Sox at Fenway on Aug 9, 2024, at 7:10 PM

On the evening of August 9, 2024, the Houston Astros will take on the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park, starting at 7:10 PM, under expected light rain conditions.

Ronel Blanco will lead the pitching for the Astros, carrying a 2.976 ERA into the game. He’ll face the Red Sox’s Tanner Houck, who enters the matchup with a 3.090 ERA.

In the 2024 AL West Division, the Astros are currently 7th with a record of 59-55, which reflects a 0.52 winning percentage. They’ve won 21 of 39 divisional games, ranking them first in the division. The Astros have won four of their last 10 games and are riding a two-game winning streak. Their home record stands at 32-26, while their away record is slightly lower at 27-29. They’ve achieved 20 wins in daylight and 39 under the lights, scoring 519 runs and conceding 475 overall.

The Boston Red Sox, positioned 6th in the AL East, hold a 61-52 record, translating to a 0.54 winning percentage. They are third in their division with 14 wins out of 27 divisional games. Boston has a slightly better form with six wins in their last 10 matches, although they’ve lost their most recent game. At Fenway, they have a 27-28 record, but have performed better on the road with 34 wins and 24 losses. They’ve secured 25 daytime wins versus 36 nighttime victories, having scored 563 runs while allowing 529.