The Miami Marlins are set to clash with the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on the evening of July 9, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 pm under potentially overcast skies. Starting on the mound for the Marlins will be Trevor Rogers, who carries a 4.909 ERA. His counterpart from the Astros, Ronel Blanco, boasts a better ERA at 2.531. The Marlins currently sit at the bottom of the NL East Division with a record of 32-58, reflecting a .36 winning percentage. They’ve won just 4 of their last 10 games yet enter this matchup on a two-game winning streak. Miami struggles both at home and on the road, with records of 18-31 and 14-27 respectively. In contrast, the Astros hold a middle-of-the-pack position in the AL West with a 46-44 record and a .51 winning percentage. They’ve lost their last two games but have maintained a solid record at home (24-19). The team has managed to score 429 runs this season, significantly more than the 316 runs posted by the Marlins. Each team will be looking to improve their standing with a win in this upcoming game.