On August 11, 2024, Fenway Park will be the battleground as the Houston Astros take on the Boston Red Sox, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:35 pm under partly cloudy skies.

Hunter Brown will lead the pitching for the Astros, entering the game with a 3.984 ERA. His counterpart from the Red Sox, James Paxton, will step onto the mound with a slightly higher ERA of 4.425.

The Astros, currently 7th in the 2024 AL West Division, have a season record of 60-55, reflecting a winning percentage of .520. Their divisional play records them at 1st with 21 wins against 18 losses. They’ve won 5 of their last 10 outings and are riding a three-game win streak. Their home record stands at 32-26, while their away performance shows 28 wins to 29 losses. The Astros have also scored more during day games with a tally of 20 victories, contrasted by 40 in night games. Overall, they’ve scored 527 runs and conceded 479.

In contrast, the Red Sox are ranked 6th in the AL East Division with a record of 61-53, a winning percentage of .540. They are 3rd in divisional rankings with 14 wins and 13 losses. Recently, the Red Sox have secured 6 wins in their last 10 games, though they currently face a two-game losing streak. At home, their record is 27-29, whereas their on-the-road achievements are stronger at 34-24. The Red Sox have performed better in night games, notching 37 wins compared to 24 in day matchups. They’ve managed to push across 567 runs while allowing 537.