On the evening of August 5, 2024, an exciting MLB matchup is set to take place at Globe Life Field as the Houston Astros square off against the Texas Rangers, starting at 8:05 PM under clear skies. The starting pitchers for both teams have yet to be announced. In the American League West Division, the Astros are currently positioned 8th, maintaining a record of 57 wins and 53 losses, which results in a .520 winning percentage. They have recorded 19 wins and 17 losses within their division, ranking 2nd. With a recent record showing 5 wins in their last 10 games, the Astros are attempting to bounce back from a recent loss. At home, they have achieved 32 wins versus 25 losses, and away they have a slightly less favorable record of 25 wins against 28 losses. Their day game performances have yielded 19 wins, while their stronger night game outings have brought in 38 wins. The team has scored 506 runs and conceded 464 runs so far. The Rangers, on the other hand, hold the 10th spot in the division with a 53-58 win-loss record, translating to a .480 winning percentage. They sit 3rd in the division with a record of 13 wins against 16 losses. Recently, they’ve managed 4 wins out of their last 10 games and are currently riding a win streak. Their performance at home is stronger, with 30 wins compared to 24 losses, whereas on the road, they have struggled with 23 wins and 34 losses. The Rangers have secured 22 victories in day games against 31 in night games. In terms of run-scoring, they have totaled 473, while their defense has allowed 488 runs.