On the evening of July 9, 2024, the Miami Marlins will go head-to-head with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM under likely overcast conditions.

Trevor Rogers, with an ERA of 4.909, will take the pitcher’s mound for the Marlins. Across the field, the Astros will counter with Ronel Blanco, who has maintained an impressive ERA of 2.531.

As of now in the 2024 season, the Marlins are languishing at the bottom of the NL East Division with a 32-58 record, yielding a .36 winning percentage. They also hold a 5th position in the division with a 7-19 record against division opponents. Recently, the Marlins have won 4 of their last 10 outings and currently enjoy a two-game winning streak. Their performance splits show 18 wins and 31 losses at home, and a slightly poorer 14-27 record on the road. They have achieved an equal number of wins during day and night games, 16 each, scoring a total of 316 runs while giving up 450.

The Astros, in contrast, are placed 8th in the AL West Division, with a closely balanced 46-44 record and a .51 win percentage. The team ranks 2nd in their division, having 15 wins and 12 losses against their divisional competitors. With 6 wins in their last 10 games, they are trying to bounce back from a current two-game losing streak. At Minute Maid Park, they have won 24 and lost 19, while their road record stands at 22 wins to 25 losses. The Astros also show a stronger performance in night games with 29 wins, against 17 in daytime matchups. The Astros have scored 429 runs this season, while conceding 392.