The Boston Red Sox are slated to square off against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on August 21, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 2:10 PM. The forecast predicts few clouds for the day.

Cooper Criswell will take the mound for the Red Sox, entering the game with a 4.560 ERA. Facing him will be the Astros’ ace, Justin Verlander, who boasts an ERA of 3.947.

In the 2024 AL East Division, the Red Sox are currently seventh with a record of 65-59, reflecting a winning percentage of .52. They have a divisional record of 16-15, placing them third in the division. Recently, the Red Sox have won 4 out of their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. At home, they have won 29 games and lost 32, while on the road they have a record of 36-27. During daylight games, they have 24 wins, compared to 41 wins in nighttime games. Throughout the season, they have scored 618 runs and allowed 594.

Meanwhile, the Astros are sixth in the 2024 AL West Division with a 68-56 record, holding a .55 winning percentage. They lead their division with a 21-18 record. The Astros are currently on a three-game winning streak, having won 9 of their last 10 games. At Minute Maid Park, they boast a 35-27 record, and 33-29 on the road. The team has won 23 daytime games versus 45 nighttime games. The Astros have scored a total of 570 runs this season, while conceding 499.