Red Sox vs Astros starting pitchers
- Yusei Kikuchi for Houston Astros
- Tanner Houck for Boston Red Sox
Red Sox vs Astros statistics
| Stat |
Red Sox |
Astros |
| Hits |
1127 (2nd) |
1098 (5th) |
| Batting Average |
.262 (2nd) |
.260 (3rd) |
| Runs Batted In |
591 (5th) |
540 (12th) |
| Runs |
614 (4th) |
565 (12th) |
| Home Runs |
155 (6th) |
146 (12th) |
| Walks |
385 (14th) |
336 (27th) |
| Stolen Bases |
119 (6th) |
74 (Tied-18th) |
| Strikeouts |
1193 (3rd) |
890 (28th) |
| Pitches |
18789 (4th) |
16987 (30th) |
Houston Astros recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/18/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
2-0 |
| 8/17/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
W |
6-1 |
| 8/16/24 |
vs Chicago White Sox |
L |
5-4 |
| 8/14/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
2-1 F/10 |
| 8/13/24 |
@ Tampa Bay Rays |
W |
3-2 |
Boston Red Sox recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 8/18/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
L |
4-2 |
| 8/17/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
5-1 |
| 8/16/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
W |
12-10 |
| 8/15/24 |
@ Baltimore Orioles |
L |
5-1 |
| 8/14/24 |
vs Texas Rangers |
L |
9-7 F/10 |
Red Sox vs Astros predictions
The Boston Red Sox are marching into the series with Tanner Houck ready to throw some heat from the mound. Given his solid ERA of 3.01 this season, we can expect him to keep the Astros on their toes. Meanwhile, Rafael Devers, swinging with a .299 average and leading the team with 27 home runs, is likely to keep the excitement high with his powerful batting. It's also worth keeping an eye on Jarren Duran, who has been a whirl of speed and skill on bases this season. With these strong figures in mind, the Red Sox line-up looks poised to make some serious noise against the Astros.
On the flip side, Houston Astros are set to counter with Yusei Kikuchi, whose season has been a bit rocky with a 4.49 ERA, suggesting that the Red Sox might find a few gaps to exploit. Jose Altuve, always a threat at bat with a batting average of .306, could provide the Astros with crucial hits in tight moments. Alongside him, Yordan Alvarez, who's been slugging homers left and right, will be a key player to watch. Both are poised to rally the Astros, creating potential for high-energy plays that could tip the scales in their favor.
Taking a look at both teams, and considering the momentum and current form, the Houston Astros might have a slight edge in this matchup, particularly with their home field advantage at Minute Maid Park. The Astros have demonstrated a robust ability to close games, and with their strong batting lineup, they appear well-equipped to tackle the challenges posed by the Red Sox. Expect a tightly contested series, but I'd bet on the Astros to clinch this opening game with their strategic prowess and batting depth.
Houston Astros injuries
- Alex Bregman (3B): Day-To-Day
- Jayden Murray (SP): Day-To-Day
- Justin Verlander (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Jairo Solis (SP): Day-To-Day
- Kyle Tucker (RF): 60-Day-IL
Boston Red Sox injuries
- Dalton Guthrie (LF): Day-To-Day
- Bryan Mata (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Justin Slaten (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Mark Contreras (LF): Day-To-Day
- Cam Booser (RP): 15-Day-IL
Red Sox vs Astros game info
| Venue |
Minute Maid Park |
| Location |
Houston, Texas |
| First pitch |
Mon 8:10 PM |
| Temperature |
91° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
