The much-anticipated matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and the Houston Astros is set for September 22, 2024, at Minute Maid Park with the first pitch scheduled for 2:10 PM under clear skies.

Griffin Canning will take the mound for the Angels, entering the game with a 5.156 ERA. Facing him from the Astros will be Spencer Arrighetti, who carries a 4.676 ERA into the contest.

As the season progresses, the Angels find themselves in 14th place within the AL West Division with a record of 62-92, which gives them a .400 winning percentage. They have struggled within their division, recording 20 wins and 27 losses, ranking them 5th. Their recent performance shows a struggle, with only 2 wins in their last 10 games and a current two-game losing streak. The team has a home record of 32-46 and a similar road record of 30-46. They have a 18-24 record in day games versus a better 44-68 record in night games. Overall, they have scored 607 runs and allowed 743 runs this season.

On the other hand, the Astros are performing significantly better, positioned 4th in the AL West with an 84-70 record, reflecting a .545 winning percentage. They lead their division matchups with 27 wins against 20 losses. The Astros have been on a better run recently, winning 7 of their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game winning streak. They boast a stronger home record of 44-32 and a slightly weaker road performance at 40-38. During day games, their record stands at 29-22, and they perform even stronger during night games with a 55-48 record. The Astros have managed to score 707 runs while conceding 614 runs this season.