Scheduled for September 6, 2024, at 8:10 PM, the Arizona Diamondbacks are set to clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Weather conditions are expected to include light rain.

Brandon Pfaadt will take the mound for Arizona, carrying a 4.322 ERA into the game, while Framber Valdez, with a 3.113 ERA, will pitch for Houston.

The Diamondbacks, sitting in 5th place in the 2024 NL West Division, have compiled a record of 79-61, reflecting a .560 winning percentage. They’ve achieved a divisional record of 25-17, ranking them 3rd in their division. Currently, they maintain a positive run with 5 wins in their last 10 outings and are riding a two-game winning streak. Arizona has exhibited solid performance both at home (39-31) and on the road (40-30), with stronger results in night matches tallying 50 victories compared to 29 in day games, amassing a total of 763 runs scored against 668 runs allowed.

Meanwhile, the Astros hold the 4th spot in the 2024 AL West Division with a 75-64 record, translating to a .540 winning percentage. They lead their division based on their 21-18 record. The team has managed 6 wins in their last 10 games but is currently facing a two-game losing streak. The Astros have secured a 39-29 home record and a 36-35 away record, performing notably better during night games with 51 wins as compared to 24 in daytime engagements. They have scored 636 runs while conceding 556 runs.