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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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