On the evening of September 27, 2024, the Houston Astros are set to clash with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, with the first pitch slated for 7:10 PM under overcast skies. Houston will send Ronel Blanco to the hill, who carries an impressive 2.878 ERA. The Guardians counter with Joey Cantillo, whose ERA stands at 4.989. In the AL West Division, the Astros are currently fourth, with a record of 86-73, reflecting a .540 win percentage. They are first in the divisional games with a 29-23 record. Houston has won half of their recent games, boasting five wins in their last ten outings but are in a rebound position after a recent loss. Their home and away records are 46-35 and 40-38, respectively, and they perform notably better in night games, with 59 wins to 27 during the day. In total, the Astros have managed to score 731 runs and conceded 644. Meanwhile, over in the AL Central, the second-ranked Guardians hold a record of 92-67, translating to a .580 win percentage and maintaining the top spot in divisional play with a 30-22 record. Cleveland has a healthy recent form, winning seven of their last ten games and are riding a two-game winning streak. Their home performance is strong at 50-28, and they have a slightly above .500 record on the road at 42-39. While their day game victories stand at 36, they shine under the lights with 56 night game wins. Offensively, the Guardians have scored 703 runs while allowing only 612.