On Monday at 8:10 p.m. ET, Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros (67-56) will face Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox (65-58) at Minute Maid Park.
In the following article, you will learn everything you need to know to watch the Houston vs Boston game.
When is the Astros game against the Red Sox and when does it start?
Where can you watch the Astros vs Red Sox game?
The Astros and the Red Sox will face off for this game on August 19th at Minute Maid Park. If you want to see the game live, get your tickets now at Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can watch this game live on SCHN.
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Astros Stats, Odds and Insights
The Astros have won 51 of the 91 games in which they were the moneyline favorite this season (56%).
Houston averages 1.2 home runs per game and ranks 12th in the MLB with 146 total home runs.
The Astros rank 11th in the MLB with a slugging percentage of .418.
Houston’s team ERA of 3.83 ranks 10th among all MLB pitching teams.
The Astros pitchers rank 16th in the MLB in terms of WHIP (1.259).
Statistics, odds and insights on the Red Sox
This season, the Red Sox have won 30 of the 63 games, or 47.6%, in which they were the underdog.
Boston ranks sixth in Major League Baseball with 155 home runs.
The Red Sox rank second in the Major Leagues with a team slugging percentage of .441.
Boston’s pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.16 this year, which ranks 19th in the MLB.
The Red Sox rank 15th in the MLB this season with a combined WHIP of 1.256.
Astros starter – recent performance: Yusei Kikuchi
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Rays | 13 August | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| at Rangers | 7 August | 5.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| against rays | 2 August | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 3 |
| against Rangers | July 26 | 4.2 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| against Tiger | July 20 | 5.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
Red Sox Starter – Recent Performance: Tanner Houck
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| against Rangers | 14 August | 6.2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| against Astros | 9 August | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| at Rangers | 3 August | 5.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
| against the Yankees | July 28 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| at Rockies | July 22 | 6.0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
Key Astros players to keep an eye on
Yusei Kikuchi (6-9) will be named to the starting lineup for the Astros in his 26th start of the season. He has a 4.49 ERA and 154 strikeouts in 132 1/3 innings pitched.
The left-hander last appeared on Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays, when he pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run and three hits.
The 33-year-old has a 4.49 ERA with 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 25 games this season. His opponents’ batting average is .260.
Alvarez leads Houston with 25 home runs while also holding the team’s best batting average at .306.
Alex Bregman has 122 hits this season and an OBP of .318. His slugging average this year is .445.
Jose Altuve has 149 hits this season and a slash line of .301/.353/.442.
Key Red Sox players to keep an eye on
Tanner Houck (8-8) will be on the mound for the Red Sox, making his 25th start of the season.
The right-hander allowed two earned runs in 6 2/3 innings pitched in his last game on Wednesday, a duel against the Texas Rangers.
The 28-year-old has pitched in 24 games this season with a 3.01 ERA, a 3.18 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a 1.145 WHIP.
Devers leads the Red Sox with 27 home runs and 77 runs batted in and has the best batting average of his team with .299.
Jarren Duran has 37 doubles, 13 triples, 15 home runs and 43 walks with a batting average of .287.
Ceddanne Rafaela has 16 doubles, four triples, 13 home runs and 15 walks with a batting average of .264.
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