On July 9, 2024, a compelling MLB face-off is set between the Miami Marlins and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, starting at 08:10 PM under clear skies.
The Marlins will send Trevor Rogers to the mound, who has a season ERA of 4.909, while the Astros counter with Ronel Blanco, whose ERA stands impressively at 2.531.
In the 2024 NL East Division, the Marlins find themselves in the last place with a record of 32-58, a 0.36 winning percentage, and a 7-19 divisional record. Despite this, they are riding a two-game winning streak and have a 4-6 record in their recent outings. The Marlins have secured 18 wins at home and 14 on the road, with an equal number of day and night game victories at 16 each. They’ve scored 316 runs but allowed a high number of runs at 450.
Meanwhile, the Astros are positioned 8th in the AL West Division, holding a 46-44 record and a 0.51 winning percentage. The team is second in their division with a 15-12 record and have won 6 of their last 10 games, although they are currently on a two-game losing streak. The Astros show a stronger performance at home with a 24-19 record and maintain a 22-25 record on the road. They’ve proved more successful in night games with 29 wins compared to 17 during the day, scoring a total of 429 runs while giving up 392.