On August 26, 2024, excitement mounts as the Houston Astros are set to clash with the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, starting at 6:40 PM under clear skies.

The Astros will send Ronel Blanco to the mound, who comes in with a solid ERA of 3.138. Facing him from the Phillies’ side will be Zack Wheeler, who boasts an impressive ERA of 2.735.

In the AL West Division standings of 2024, the Astros are 6th with a record of 69 wins and 60 losses, reflecting a .530 winning percentage. Within their division, they’ve secured 21 wins against 18 losses, ranking 1st. Despite a recent two-game losing streak, the Astros have won 5 of their last 10 matches. Their home record stands at 35-29, while their away games have resulted in 34 wins and 31 losses. The team has won 22 day games against 47 in nighttime encounters, scoring 589 runs and allowing 519.

Meanwhile, in the NL East Division, the Phillies find themselves at 2nd place with a record of 75-54, which corresponds to a .581 winning percentage. They are also at the top of their division with 20 wins and 14 losses. Coming off a recent win, the Phillies have been victorious in 6 of their past 10 games. At home, they have a strong 42-23 record, and they have played 33-31 on the road. The Phillies have thrived in night games with 52 victories compared to 23 in day games, tallying a total of 627 runs scored against 521 allowed.