Preview: Boston Red Sox Clashes with Houston Astros on August 21, 2024

The Boston Red Sox are set to take on the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 21, 2024, starting at 2:10 PM. The forecast predicts partly cloudy skies for the game day.

Boston will send Cooper Criswell to the mound, who carries a 4.560 ERA into the game. Houston counters with ace Justin Verlander, who has maintained a 3.947 ERA. In the 2024 AL East Division, the Red Sox currently sit in 7th place with a 65-59 record, translating to a 0.52 win percentage. They have a division record of 16-15, ranking 3rd within the division. They’ve won 4 of their last 10 games but are on a two-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 29-32, while their away record is better at 36-27. The Red Sox have a stronger performance during night games with 41 wins, compared to 24 in day games, scoring a total of 618 runs while conceding 594.

Over in the AL West, the Astros are 6th with a record of 68-56, indicating a 0.55 winning percentage. They top their division with a 21-18 record. Houston is currently on a three-game winning streak, having won 9 out of their last 10 games. The Astros show a balanced performance both at home (35-27) and on the road (33-29), with a preference for night games where they have 45 wins against 23 in day games. They’ve scored 570 runs and allowed 499 runs this season.