On the evening of August 2, 2024, the Tampa Bay Rays are set to challenge the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM under partly cloudy skies.

Shane Baz, with a current ERA of 3.661, will start for the Rays. Opposing him on the mound will be the Astros’ Yusei Kikuchi, who holds an ERA of 4.746.

In the 2024 AL East Division standings, the Rays occupy the 9th spot with a record of 55-53, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.51. They are ranked 4th in their division with a score of 16-21. The team has won 6 of their last 10 games, but they recently suffered a loss. The Rays have a home record of 30-29 and an away record of 25-24. They have claimed 23 victories in daytime games versus 32 in nighttime encounters. Overall, the Rays have scored 432 runs while conceding 480.

Meanwhile, the Astros sit 7th in the 2024 AL West Division with a record of 56-52, which also corresponds to a 0.52 winning percentage. They lead their division with a record of 19-17. Houston has won 4 of their last 10 games, and they are currently on a winning streak of one game. Their home record stands at 31-24 compared to 25-28 on the road. The Astros have won 19 games during the day while achieving 37 victories at night. The team has scored a total of 502 runs and allowed 456.