The Boston Red Sox are set to clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on the evening of August 19, 2024, at 8:10 PM under clear skies. Tanner Houck will take the pitcher’s mound for the Red Sox, holding an impressive ERA of 3.007. Facing him from the Astros’ side will be Yusei Kikuchi, who carries an ERA of 4.489. In the 2024 AL East standings, Boston is currently 7th with a record of 65-57, translating to a .530 winning percentage. They are third in their division with a 16-14 record and have won 4 of their last 10 games, currently riding a two-win streak. Their home and away records are 29-32 and 36-25 respectively, with a stronger performance in night games with 39 wins out of 65. Boston has scored 612 runs and allowed 585. On the other side, the Astros are 6th in the AL West with a slightly better record of 66-56, which gives them a .541 winning percentage. They top their division with a 21-18 record. The Astros have won 9 of their last 10 games and are on a one-win streak. Their home and away records stand at 33-27 and 33-29, respectively, with the team performing significantly better in night games, with 44 victories out of 66. They have scored 563 runs and conceded 495. This upcoming game promises a thrilling encounter between two competitive teams.