On July 24, 2024, the Houston Astros are set to clash with the Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Coliseum, with first pitch scheduled for 3:37 PM under clear skies.

Hunter Brown will take the mound for the Astros, entering the game with a 4.141 ERA. Opposing him will be JP Sears for the Athletics, who boasts an ERA of 4.486.

In the 2024 AL West Division standings, the Astros find themselves in 7th place with a record of 52-48, reflecting a .52 winning percentage. Their divisional record stands at 18-16, which positions them first in the division. They are showing a good form with six wins in their last ten games, despite currently being on a two-game losing streak. At home, they’ve recorded 28 wins to 21 losses, while on the road, their record reads 24 wins and 27 losses. The Astros have collected 17 wins in day games and 35 in night games, scoring a total of 468 runs and conceding 420.

Meanwhile, the Athletics are positioned 14th in the same division with a 40-62 win-loss record, equating a .39 winning percentage. With a divisional record of 12-18, they are fifth in the division. Like the Astros, the Athletics have notched six victories in their recent ten outings, and are currently riding a one-game win streak. At home, they hold a nearly balanced 25-26 record, but struggle on the road with 15 wins to 36 losses. The team has secured 19 wins in day games against 21 in night games. On the scoring front, they have pushed 420 runs across the plate while conceding 486.