On the evening of September 27, 2024, the Houston Astros are set to compete against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, starting at 7:10 PM. The forecast predicts overcast skies.

Ronel Blanco, who currently holds a 2.878 ERA, will start as pitcher for the Astros. Competing from the mound for the Guardians will be Joey Cantillo, who has a 4.989 ERA.

Looking at the American League West Division standings for 2024, the Astros rank 4th with an 86-73 record, giving them a .540 winning percentage. They also hold a divisional record of 29-23, ranking them 1st within the AL West. Recently, the Astros have won 5 of their last 10 games and are coming off a loss. Their home and road records are 46-35 and 40-38, respectively, and they have performed markedly better in night games with 59 wins compared to 27 daytime victories. Overall, the Astros have scored 731 runs while conceding 644.

In the AL Central, the Cleveland Guardians sit in 2nd place holding a 92-67 record, equating to a .580 winning percentage. They are also 1st in the division with a 30-22 divisional record. The Guardians have been strong lately, securing 7 wins in their last 10 outings and are currently on a two-game winning streak. They have a robust home record of 50-28 and a road tally of 42-39. The team has a better record in night games, with 56 wins against 36 in the daytime. They have managed to score 703 runs and have allowed 612 runs against them.