The Houston Astros are set to clash with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 27, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:10 PM under overcast skies. Ronel Blanco, sporting an ERA of 2.878, will take the mound for the Astros. He faces Joey Cantillo of the Guardians, who enters the game with a 4.989 ERA. The Astros, currently fourth in the AL West with an 86-73 record and a winning percentage of .54, have won 29 and lost 23 in division games, ranking them first. Their recent stretch includes five wins in their last 10 matchups, though they’re coming off a loss. Houston shows a home record of 46 wins against 35 losses and a slightly weaker road record of 40 wins to 38 losses, with a stronger performance in night games, winning 59 out of 86. They have scored 731 runs this season and allowed 644. On the other hand, the Guardians sit second in the AL Central with a 92-67 record, a .58 win percentage, and a division record of 30-22, also ranking first in their division. Coming into this game on a two-win streak, they have pulled off seven victories in their last 10 games. The Guardians boast a stronger home record with 50 wins and 28 losses and are also more effective during night games, securing 56 wins. They have amassed 703 runs while conceding 612.