On the evening of July 30, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, with first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM under partly cloudy skies. The Pirates have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the game, while Hunter Brown, holding a 3.997 ERA, will take the mound for the Astros. In the NL Central Division standings for 2024, the Pirates rank 9th with a record of 54-52, reflecting a .510 winning percentage. They have achieved a divisional record of 17-15, positioning them 3rd in the division. The team’s recent performance includes winning 6 of their last 10 games, currently on a two-game winning streak. The Pirates have an evenly balanced home and road record of 26-26 and 28-26 respectively, with 29 day wins versus 25 night wins, having scored 441 runs and conceded 449. The Astros, positioned 7th in the 2024 AL West Division standings, show a 55-51 record, equating to a .520 winning percentage. Standing 1st in their division with a 19-17 record, they have won 5 of their last 10 games but are currently on a two-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 30-23 versus a 25-28 away record. They have excelled in night games with 37 wins against 18 in day games, scoring 495 runs and allowing 446.