The Boston Red Sox are set to clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 19, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 08:10 PM under clear skies. Tanner Houck, with an impressive ERA of 3.007, will take the mound for the Red Sox. Facing him from the Astros’ side will be Yusei Kikuchi, who brings an ERA of 4.489 to the game. In the 2024 AL East Division standings, the Red Sox are currently 7th with 65 wins and 57 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.53. They have a divisional record of 16-14 and rank 3rd within their division. The team is in decent form, having won 4 of their last 10 games, including a current win streak of two games. When it comes to their performance on home versus away games, the Red Sox have acquired 29 wins at home against 32 losses and have performed better on the road, recording 36 wins to 25 losses. They have 26 wins in day games, whereas they shine in night games with 39 wins. Overall, the Red Sox have scored 612 runs and allowed 585. On the other hand, the Astros hold the 6th place in the 2024 AL West Division with a win-loss record of 66-56, translating to a winning percentage of 0.54. They top their division record with 21 wins to 18 losses. The Astros are on a roll with 9 wins in their last 10 games and are currently carrying a one-game winning streak. They have a fairly balanced record at home and away, standing at 33-27 and 33-29 respectively. Their day game performance consists of 22 wins contrasted by a stronger performance in night games with 44 wins. The Astros’ offense has produced a total of 563 runs, while their pitchers have conceded 495 runs.