The Houston Astros are set to battle the Oakland Athletics on May 24, 2024, at the Oakland Coliseum starting at 09:40 pm under skies marked by broken clouds.

Leading the charge for Houston will be pitcher Justin Verlander, who carries an ERA of 3.971. Opposing him will be Ross Stripling for the Athletics, whose ERA stands at 5.192.

As of now in the 2024 AL West Division, the Astros find themselves in 12th place with 22 wins and 28 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of .440. They also display a divisional record of 10-7, ranking them 3rd within their division. The team’s recent performance showcases 7 wins out of their last 10 matches, though they are coming off a loss. Their home record is 14-15 while they have posted 8-13 when playing away. The Astros shine brighter in night games with 16 wins compared to 6 during day games, having scored 230 runs and conceded 238.

Meanwhile, the Oakland Athletics are positioned 14th in the AL West with a win-loss record of 20-31, which translates to a .390 winning percentage. They hold a division record of 4-10, sitting at 5th place. The Athletics have won just 1 of their last 10 games and are also on a losing streak. At home, they have 11 wins and 14 losses, in contrast to their 9-17 record on the road. Specifically, they have secured 12 wins in day games versus 8 in night games. The team has scored 188 runs while allowing 248 runs.