On August 24, 2024, a compelling matchup is scheduled at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, where the Houston Astros will compete against the Baltimore Orioles starting at 4:05 PM under overcast skies.

Framber Valdez will lead as the starting pitcher for the Astros, entering the game with a 3.203 ERA. His counterpart from the Orioles, Albert Suárez, will take the mound with a slightly lower ERA of 3.176.

As of the current standings in the AL West Division for 2024, the Astros are positioned 6th with a record of 69-58, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.54. Their performance within the division includes 21 wins against 18 losses, ranking them 1st. They’ve recently found form, winning 7 out of their last 10 games, and they are coming off a win. The team’s record shows consistency both at home and away, split at 35-29 and 34-29 respectively, with stronger performances in night games where they’ve logged 46 victories against 23 in day games. The Astros have scored 582 runs while conceding 509.

The Orioles claim the 3rd spot in the AL East Division, presenting a solid season record of 74-55, which denotes a winning percentage of 0.57. Their divisional record stands at 28-15, placing them 2nd in their group. Despite a recent dip in form with 4 wins in their last 10 games and currently on a 2-game losing streak, the Orioles have balanced records both at home and away, at 37-29 and 37-26 respectively. Like the Astros, they have a preference for night games, with a tally of 41 wins compared to 33 in day games. Throughout the season, the Orioles offense has accumulated 645 runs, and their defense has allowed 559.