On the evening of August 31, 2024, the Kansas City Royals will clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, starting at 7:10 PM. The pitching matchup features Cole Ragans for the Royals, who carries a 3.309 ERA, against Yusei Kikuchi of the Astros, with a 4.385 ERA.

As of now, the Royals are in 4th place in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 75-61, a winning percentage of .550. They are 2nd in the division with 29 wins and 14 losses. The team’s recent performance includes 5 wins in their last 10 games and they are currently on a three-game losing streak (L3). At home, the Royals have 41 wins and 28 losses, while their away record stands at 34-33. They have won 28 daytime games against 47 victories in nighttime games, with a total of 659 runs scored and 558 runs allowed.

The Houston Astros, on the other hand, sit 6th in the 2024 AL West Division with a 73-62 record and a .540 winning percentage. They hold the lead in their division with a 21-18 record. Houston has also won 5 of their last 10 games and is currently on a three-game winning streak (W3). The Astros have managed 37 wins at home and 36 on the road, with 25 day game triumphs to 48 in night games. They have a total of 616 runs scored while allowing 535.