On September 2, 2024, the Houston Astros are set to battle the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, starting at 4:10 PM under clear skies. Justin Verlander, with an ERA of 4.164, will lead the pitching for the Astros, while the Reds have yet to announce their starting pitcher. Currently, the Astros rank 5th in the AL West Division with a record of 74-62, translating to a .54 winning percentage. They show a divisional record of 21-18 and hold the top spot in their division. The Astros have triumphed in 6 of their last 10 games and are riding a four-game winning streak. Their home and away records are 38-29 and 36-33, respectively, with a notable performance of 25 wins in day games versus 49 in night games. They’ve scored 621 runs and conceded 537. Meanwhile, the Reds are 12th in the NL Central Division with a 64-73 record, showing a .47 winning percentage. Positioned 5th in their division, they have a 19-23 divisional record, with 2 wins in their last 10 games and currently facing a three-game losing streak. Home field advantage stands at 32-39, nearly mirroring their road record of 32-34. Their day and night game wins are 20 and 44, respectively, and they have scored 612 runs while allowing 602.