On August 26, 2024, at 6:40 PM, the Houston Astros are set to clash with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park under a clear sky. Ronel Blanco will take the mound for the Astros, entering the game with a 3.138 ERA. His counterpart from the Phillies, Zack Wheeler, will pitch with a 2.735 ERA. In the 2024 AL West Division, the Astros are currently 6th with a record of 69-60, achieving a .530 winning percentage and ranking 1st in the division with a 21-18 record. They have won 5 of their last 10 games but are on a two-loss streak. The Astros have a home record of 35-29 and 34-31 on the road, with their performance stronger during night games, boasting 47 wins compared to 22 daytime victories. They have scored 589 runs and conceded 519. Meanwhile, the Phillies hold the 2nd position in the NL East Division with a 75-54 record, which gives them a .580 winning percentage. They are also 1st in their division with a 20-14 record. Recently, they have won 6 of their last 10 games and are currently on a one-win streak. At home, the Phillies have a strong 42-23 record, while their road record stands at 33-31. They have performed notably better in night games with 52 wins against 23 in day games, having scored a total of 627 runs and allowed 521.