The impending clash between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Astros is scheduled for July 30, 2024, at Houston’s Minute Maid Park and will commence at 8:10 PM under partly cloudy skies. The Pirates have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the game, while Hunter Brown, sporting a 3.997 ERA, will take the mound for the Astros. Currently, the Pittsburgh Pirates hold a 9th place in the 2024 NL Central Division with a 54-52 record, a 0.51 win percentage, and a divisional record of 17-15. They are third in their division and have won 6 of their recent 10 games, including a current winning streak of 2 games. Their home and away records stand at 26-26 and 28-26 respectively, with a day game record of 29 wins against 25 at night, having scored 441 runs and conceded 449. The Houston Astros are 7th in the 2024 AL West Division with a 55-51 record that reflects a 0.52 win percentage and lead their division with a 19-17 record. They’ve captured 5 wins in their last 10 outings, although facing a two-game losing streak currently. At home, the Astros have a stronger record of 30-23, contrasted by a 25-28 performance on the road. Their scoring record stands at 495, with 446 runs allowed, and a stronger night game performance with 37 wins as opposed to 18 during day games.