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.