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The Tampa Bay Rays are ready to take on the Houston Astros in a high-voltage MLB game on August 13, 2024, at 6:50 pm ET/3:50 pm PT.
The Rays have a 59-59 record overall and a slightly below-average 31-32 home record. The Astros, on the other hand, have a 63-55 record overall and a good 31-29 away record.
The Astros' hitting average of .262 is second-best in the league, while the Rays' is 25th, making the Astros' offense much more powerful.
Additionally, Houston's .322 on-base percentage is higher than Tampa Bay's .310 marking.
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How to watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros on TV & stream live online
National TV channel: MLB.tv
Local TV channel: BSSUN, 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 Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros
Audio stream: SiriusXM
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Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros: Date and First-Pitch time
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros will meet in a thrilling MLB battle on August 13, 2024, at 6:50 pm ET/3:50 pm PT, at Tropicana Field, in St. Petersburg, Florida.
| Date | August 13, 2024 |
| First-Pitch Time | 6:50 pm ET/3:50 pm PT |
| Venue | Tropicana Field |
| Location | St. Petersburg, Florida |
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Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros team news
Tampa Bay Rays team news
José Siri's 14 home runs along with 38 RBIs have helped the Rays' offense despite his .199 batting average.
Yandy Díaz, with a consistent .270 average and .328 on-base percentage, enhances the lineup with his contact-hitting and.396 slugging percentage.
Tampa Bay Rays injury report
Player | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richie Palacios | OF | Right knee sprain | Out, 10-Day IL |
| Ryan Pepiot | RHP | Knee injury | Out, 15-Day IL |
Houston Astros team news
Yordan Álvarez remains a key player for the Astros, hitting .308 with 25 home runs and 64 RBIs, proving power and consistency.
Yainer Díaz, with a .299 average along with 12 home runs, enhances Álvarez's performance and adds 66 RBIs to Houston's offense.
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 and Houston Astros projected starting pitchers
| Date | Home Team | Away team |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2024 | Shane Baz | Yusei Kikuchi |
Tampa Bay Rays and Houston Astros head-to-head record
Based on the previous five meetings, the baseball game between the Houston Astros and the Tampa Bay Rays could be very close. Three of the last five games have been won by the Rays. The most recent wins were an 8-2 rout in 2023 and consecutive victories on August 4, 2024. But the Astros additionally proved they can take charge of games, especially with a 6-1 victory on August 13, 2024. Based on recent events, the game might go either way. The Astros will try to use their strong offense to get an edge, while the Rays will likely rely on their recent wins.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2024 | Astros 6-1 Rays |
| Aug 04, 2024 | Rays 1-0 Astros |
| Aug 04, 2024 | Rays 6-1 Astros |
| Aug 03, 2024 | Astros 3-2 Rays |
| Jul 30, 2023 | Rays 8-2 Astros |