The upcoming baseball game on September 4, 2024, will see the Houston Astros take on the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park, starting at 6:40 PM under partially cloudy skies.

Spencer Arrighetti will be the starting pitcher for the Astros, entering the game with a 4.633 ERA. For the Reds, Nick Martinez will take the mound, holding a 3.775 ERA.

In the 2024 AL West standings, the Astros are currently fifth, with a record of 75-63, translating to a .540 winning percentage. They have won 21 and lost 18 games within the division, securing the top spot. The team has won six of their last ten games, although they’re coming off a loss. The Astros have a home record of 39-29 and an away record of 36-34. They have won 24 day games and 51 night games, totaling 631 scored runs against 544 allowed.

Meanwhile, the Reds are ranked 11th in the NL Central, sporting a 66-73 record which corresponds to a .475 winning percentage. They are fourth in their division with 20 wins and 23 losses. Recently, the Reds have four wins in their last ten games and are riding a two-game winning streak. At home, they’ve notched 34 wins against 39 losses, with a slightly better road record at 32-34. They’ve won 22 day games versus 44 night games, scoring 621 runs while conceding 608.