On the evening of August 2, 2024, the Tampa Bay Rays are set to clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, beginning at 8:10 PM. The forecast predicts scattered clouds for the game. Shane Baz will take the mound for the Rays, carrying a 3.661 ERA into the game. The Astros will counter with Yusei Kikuchi, who holds a 4.746 ERA. The Rays currently sit 9th in the 2024 AL East Division with a 55-53 record, which results in a .510 winning percentage. They hold a divisional record of 16-21, placing them 4th in the AL East. The team has won 6 of their last 10 games but is coming off a recent loss. They have a home record of 30-29 and are slightly under on the road with a 25-24 record. The Rays perform better in night games with a 32-23 record compared to day games. They have scored 432 runs this season while allowing 480. On the other side, the Houston Astros are 7th in the AL West Division, standing at 56-52, which reflects a .520 winning percentage. They top their division with a record of 19-17. Over their last 10 matches, they have managed 4 wins and are on a winning streak currently. The Astros have a stronger home record of 31-24 compared to their road performances of 25-28. Similar to the Rays, the Astros excel in night games, with a record of 37 wins as opposed to 19 during the day. This season, they have tallied 502 runs and conceded 456.