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The Houston Astros are ready to host the Tampa Bay Rays to start a three-game series on August 02, 2024, at 8:10 pm ET/5:10 pm PT.
As a whole, the Houston Astros have a 56-52 record, with a 31-24 mark at home. With an on-base percentage of .320, they are 10th in the big leagues.
As a whole, the Tampa Bay Rays are 55–53, with a 25–24 record on the road. They are great in close games; their 18-10 mark in one-run games shows this.
This is the first time these two teams will encounter each other this season.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB game, plus plenty more.
How to watch Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays on TV & stream live online
Local TV channel: SCHN
Streaming service: FuboTV
To watch the entire MLB season, Fubo and DirecTV Stream are the two best streaming services for baseball fans. Both carry MLB.tv for out-of-market access to games and you can also check out our table below for information on regional sports networks and where to find them.
| Team | Local Network | Streaming Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | DBACKS.tv | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Atlanta Braves | Bally Sports South | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Baltimore Orioles | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Boston Red Sox | New England Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360 |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Chicago White Sox | NBC Sports Chicago | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cincinnati Reds | Bally Sports Ohio | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cleveland Guardians | Bally Sports Great Lakes | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Colorado Rockies | ROCKIES.tv | DirecTV Stream |
| Detroit Tigers | Bally Sports Detroit | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Kansas City Royals | Bally Sports Kansas City | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Los Angeles Angels | Bally Sports West | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet Los Angeles | DirecTV Stream |
| Miami Marlins | Bally Sports Florida | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Bally Sports Wisconsin | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Minnesota Twins | Bally Sports North | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Mets | SportsNet New York | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Oakland Athletics | NBC Sports California | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Fubo |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Diego Padres | Padres.TV | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| St Louis Cardinals | Bally Sports Midwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Bally Sports Sun | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, Bally Sports+ |
| Texas Rangers | Bally Sports Southwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportnet (Canada) | N/A |
| Washington Nationals | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays: Date and First-Pitch time
The Houston Astros and the Tampa Bay Rays will face each other in a thrilling MLB action on August 02, 2024, at 8:10 pm ET/5:10 pm PT, at Minute Maid Park, in Houston, Texas.
| Date | August 02, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 8:10 pm ET/5:10 pm PT |
| Venue | Minute Maid Park |
| Location | Houston, Texas |
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Houston Astros vs Tampa Bay Rays team news
Houston Astros team news
For the Astros, Yordan Alvarez has hit twenty-five doubles, 2 triples, and twenty home runs.
Yainer Diaz has hit 15 of 39 balls in the last 10 games, including 3 doubles, one triple, 2 home runs, and 7 RBIs.
Houston Astros injury report
|
Player |
Position |
Injury |
Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Verlander | RHP | Neck injury | Out, 15-Day IL |
| Luis Garcia | RHP | Right elbow injury | Out, 60-Day IL |
Tampa Bay Rays team news
As of now, Yandy Diaz has hit .271 for the Rays and has driven in 21 runs, three triples, and 9 home runs.
Brandon Lowe has hit 2 home runs and driven in 7 runs in the last 10 games that he participated in.
Tampa Bay Rays injury report
| Player | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Richie Palacios | RF | Knee injury | Day-to-Day |
| Ryan Pepiot | RHP | Knee injury | Out, 15-Day IL |
Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays projected starting pitchers
| Date | Home Team | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| August 02, 2024 | Yusei Kikuchi | Shane Baz |
Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays head-to-head record
The last five times these two teams have played each other, the games have been a mix of dominant efforts and close games. The Astros came back with a huge 17-4 win on July 30, 2023, after the Rays took a close 8-2 win earlier that day. The Rays beat the Astros 4-3 on July 29, 2023, the game before that. Back in the beginning of the season, on April 26 as well as 27, 2023, the Astros won two games in a row, 5-0 and 1-0. Because the results of previous games have been so unpredictable, Friday's game could also be very close. Both teams have shown they can dominate or win close fights.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2023 | Rays 8-2 Astros |
| Jul 30, 2023 | Astros 17-4 Rays |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Rays 4-3 Astros |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Astros 1-0 Rays |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Astros 5-0 Rays |