The Miami Marlins are set to battle the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on the evening of July 9, 2024, beginning at 8:10 pm under overcast skies. Trevor Rogers will start as pitcher for the Marlins, entering the game with a 4.909 ERA, while Ronel Blanco will take the mound for the Astros, sporting a 2.531 ERA. In the 2024 NL East Division, the Marlins rank last with a 32-58 record and a .36 winning percentage. They are fifth in their division with a 7-19 record and have recently won 4 of their last 10 games, currently holding a two-game winning streak. The Marlins have a 18-31 home record and 14-27 on the road, with an equal 16 wins in both day and night games. They have scored 316 runs and conceded 450. Meanwhile, in the 2024 AL West Division, the Astros hold the 8th spot with a 46-44 record and a .51 winning percentage. They are second in their division with a 15-12 record. The Astros have won 6 of their last 10 games but are currently on a two-game losing streak. They have a stronger home record at 24-19 compared to 22-25 on the road, and have won 17 day games against 29 night games. The team’s offense has accumulated 429 runs, while their defense has allowed 392.