Scheduled for August 2, 2024, the Tampa Bay Rays are set to battle the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park beginning at 8:10 PM. The forecast predicts scattered clouds for the evening.

Shane Baz will take the mound for the Rays, holding a 3.661 ERA. Opposing him from the Astros will be Yusei Kikuchi, with an ERA of 4.746.

The Rays are currently 9th in the 2024 AL East Division, with a record of 55-53 and a winning percentage of 0.51. They have a divisional record of 16-21 and are ranked 4th within the division. Recently, the Rays have won 6 of their last 10 games, despite being on a one-game losing streak. Their overall home record is 30-29, and they are 25-24 on the road. With a record of 23 wins in daytime games versus 32 in nighttime encounters, the Rays have scored 432 runs while allowing 480.

Meanwhile, the Astros hold the 7th spot in the 2024 AL West Division with a 56-52 record, which translates to a 0.52 winning percentage. They lead their division with a record of 19-17. Over the last 10 games, the Astros have won 4 and are currently on a one-game winning streak. They own a 31-24 home record and are 25-28 away. With 19 victories in day games and 37 in night games, the Astros have managed to score 502 runs and concede 456.