Astros vs. Rays Series Preview: TV Channel, Live Streams, Starting Pitchers and Game Info – August 2-4

Published 7:01 am Friday, August 2, 2024

When the Houston Astros host the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, August 2 at Minute Maid Park, it will mark the beginning of a three-game series between the clubs. The first pitch will be thrown at 8:10 PM ET.

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Astros vs. Rays Series How to Watch Info

Friday at 8:10 PM ET

Saturday at 7:15 PM ET

Sunday at 2:10 PM ET

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Astros Splits

  • The Astros are 38-32 in night games and 18-20 in day games.
  • In terms of one-run games, Houston is 9-17.
  • The Astros’ record against southpaws is 15-17. They are 41-35 against right-handers.
  • The Astros have gone 42-36 as moneyline favorites this season.
  • Houston has gone 14-16 as moneyline underdogs this season.

Rays Splits

  • The Rays are 22-23 in day games, and 33-30 in night games.
  • In 2024, Tampa Bay’s record in one-run games is 18-10.
  • The Rays are 37-43 versus right-handers, and 18-10 against left-handers.
  • As moneyline favorites, the Rays have gone 29-28.
  • In 2024, Tampa Bay is 23-24 as moneyline underdogs.

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Astros Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Astros have hit 11 home runs over the last 10 games.
  • Over Houston’s last 10 games, the team is slugging .425 with 31 extra-base hits.
  • The Astros have collected 8.7 hits per game and have a batting average of .260 over their last 10 contests.
  • Houston is averaging 3.8 runs per game over its last 10 outings.
  • The Astros have a .310 OBP with 1.9 walks drawn per game over their last 10 outings.
  • Houston has racked up 76 strikeouts at the plate over its last 10 games.

Rays Hitting Insights – Last 10 Games

  • The Rays have 11 home runs over the last 10 games.
  • During the past 10 games, Tampa Bay is averaging 3.3 extra-base hits per contest while slugging .392.
  • Over the last 10 outings the Rays are averaging seven hits per game and batting .216.
  • Tampa Bay has put up a total of 46 runs during its past 10 games (4.6 per outing).
  • In the last 10 games, the Rays have drawn 39 walks (3.9 per game) with an on-base percentage of .318.
  • Batters for Tampa Bay are collectively averaging 9.3 strikeouts and 3.5 at-bats per strikeout over the past 10 games.

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