Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros (67-56) host Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox (65-58) in the series opener on Tuesday. First pitch begins at 8:10 p.m. ET.

Find out how to watch the Houston-Boston game below.

When is the Astros game against the Red Sox and when does it start?

This game between the Astros and the Red Sox will take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. You can expect the opening pitch at 8:10 p.m. ET.

Where can you watch the Astros vs Red Sox game?

The Astros and Red Sox will face off for this game on August 20th at Minute Maid Park. If you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now at Vivid Seats!

What channel is the game on?

You can watch this game live on SCHN.

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Astros Stats, Odds and Insights

The Astros have won 51 of the 91 games in which they were listed as moneyline favorites this season (56%).

Houston averages 1.2 home runs per game and ranks 12th in baseball with 146 total home runs.

The Astros rank 11th in the MLB with a slugging average of .418.

Houston’s team ERA of 3.83 ranks 10th among all MLB pitching teams.

The Astros rank 16th in average baseball WHIP (1.259).

Statistics, odds and insights on the Red Sox

The Red Sox were underdogs in 63 games this season and won 30 (47.6%) of those games.

Boston has hit 155 home runs this season, ranking sixth in the Major Leagues.

The Red Sox rank second in the Major Leagues with a team slugging percentage of .441.

Boston’s pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.16 this year, which ranks 19th in the MLB.

The Red Sox pitchers have a WHIP of 1.256 this season, ranking 15th in the Major Leagues.

Astros starter – recent performance: Ronel Blanco

Red Sox Starter – Recent Performance: Nick Pivetta

Key Astros players to keep an eye on

The Astros send Ronel Blanco (9-6) to his 24th start of the season and seek his 10th win. He has a 9-6 record, a 2.89 ERA and 130 strikeouts in 134 2/3 innings pitched.

In his most recent appearance on Wednesday, the right-hander threw six scoreless innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, allowing two hits.

In 23 games this season, the 30-year-old has posted a 2.89 ERA and 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings while allowing his opponents a batting average of .179.

Alvarez leads Houston with 25 home runs while also holding the team’s best batting average at .306.

Alex Bregman has 122 hits this season and an OBP of .318. His slugging average this year is .445.

Jose Altuve has a batting average of .301/.353/.442 for the Astros this season.

Key Red Sox players to keep an eye on

The Red Sox will send Nick Pivetta (5-8) to the mound for his 20th start this season.

The right-hander last pitched on Thursday, allowing three earned runs and three hits in five innings against the Baltimore Orioles.

The 31-year-old has pitched in 19 games this season with a 4.49 ERA and 11 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .232.

Devers is the Red Sox’s leading home run and runs batted in counter (27) and has a team-best batting average of .299.

Jarren Duran has 37 doubles, 13 triples, 15 home runs and 43 walks with a batting average of .287.

Ceddanne Rafaela has 16 doubles, four triples, 13 home runs and 15 walks with a batting average of .264.

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