On the evening of August 20, 2024, an exciting MLB matchup is set to take place at Minute Maid Park as the Boston Red Sox go head-to-head with the Houston Astros, starting at 8:10 PM under clear skies. Nick Pivetta of the Red Sox, who holds a 4.485 ERA, will take the pitcher’s mound against Ronel Blanco of the Astros, who boasts a 2.888 ERA. In the 2024 AL East Division, the Red Sox are 7th with a record of 65-58, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.53. Their divisional play stands at 16-15, ranking them 3rd in the AL East. Recently, the Red Sox have won 4 of their last 10 games and are coming off a loss. Their home record shows 29 wins and 32 losses, whereas their road performance is stronger at 36-26. The team has been more successful in night games with 40 wins compared to 25 during the day, totaling 614 runs scored while allowing 589. Conversely, the Astros are positioned 6th in the AL West Division with a record of 67-56, a 0.54 winning percentage. They lead their division with a 21-18 record. The Astros are currently on a 2-game win streak, have won 9 of their last 10 games, and have a home record of 34-27 and a nearly balanced road record of 33-29. They shine under the lights with 44 night game victories opposed to 23 in day games. The Astros have scored 565 runs and have conceded 495 this season.