How to Watch Astros vs. Rays on TV or Streaming Live - Friday, August 2

Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros (56-52) will take on Yandy Diaz and the Tampa Bay Rays (55-53) at Minute Maid Park on Friday, August 2. First pitch is set for 8:10 PM ET.

To watch Houston and Tampa Bay square off, check out the article below, which includes info on how to stream the game live or watch it on TV.

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Where to Watch Astros vs. Rays

• Date: Friday, August 2, 2024
• Time: 8:10 PM ET
• TV Channel: SCHN
• Live Stream:Watch this game on Fubo
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Venue: Minute Maid Park

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Pitching Matchup

Astros: Yusei Kikuchi

• Yusei Kikuchi makes the start for the Astros, his 23rd of the season. He is 4-9 with a 4.75 ERA and 130 strikeouts in 115 2/3 innings pitched.
• His last appearance was for the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday when the lefty threw 4 2/3 innings against the Texas Rangers, surrendering five earned runs while giving up eight hits.
• The 33-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.75, with 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings, in 22 games this season. Opponents are hitting .272 against him.
• Kikuchi has recorded eight quality starts this year.
• Kikuchi has 15 starts this year in which he pitched five or more innings.
• In two of his 22 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.

Rays: Shane Baz

• Shane Baz (0-1) gets the starting nod for the Rays in his fifth start of the season. He has a 3.66 ERA in 19 2/3 innings pitched, with 19 strikeouts.
• In his most recent appearance on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds, the right-hander tossed six innings, giving up two earned runs while surrendering two hits.
• The 25-year-old has a 3.66 ERA and 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings over four games this season, while giving up a batting average of .250 to opposing batters.
• Baz enters this matchup with two quality starts under his belt this season.
• Baz is looking to pick up his third start of five or more innings this year in this matchup.
• In one of his appearances this season he has not surrender an earned run.

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Team Comparison

Astros Offensive Leaders

• Alvarez is batting .296 this season, with a .907 OPS (.380 on-base, .527 slugging). His strikeout rate is 15.4%, and his walk rate is 10.4%. He has 20 home runs and 55 RBI, plus 60 runs scored.
• So far this season, Jose Altuve's batting average is .306, to go along with a .354 on-base percentage and a .452 slugging percentage. His strikeout rate is 18.7%, and his walk rate is 6%. He has 14 homers and 47 RBI, plus 60 runs scored and 15 stolen bases on 20 attempts.
• Alex Bregman is hitting .251, with 14 home runs and 51 RBI, plus 53 runs scored. He has a .722 OPS (.311 on-base, .411 slugging). His strikeout rate is 13.2%, and his walk rate is 7.3%.
• The Astros' Yainer Diaz is batting .297, with a .764 OPS (.320 on-base, .444 slugging). His strikeout rate is 14.6%, and his walk rate is 3.8%. He has 10 home runs and 59 RBI, plus 46 runs scored.

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Rays Offensive Leaders

• Yandy Diaz has crushed nine home runs, knocked in 49 runs, and scored 37 times while hitting .271/.326/.396 in 438 plate appearances. His K rate comes in at 15.1%, and his walk rate sits at 7.3%.
• In 430 plate appearances, Christopher Morel, who sports a .200/.302/.386 triple slash this year, has piled up 46 runs, 53 RBI, and 20 bombs. As a basestealer, he's snagged seven steals on 12 attempts. His walk rate is 10.9%, and his strikeout rate is 24.4%.
• So far this season, Richard Palacios is hitting .233/.350/.332 this season with a walk rate of 14% and a K rate of 21.9%. Additionally, he's slammed five dingers while knocking in 21 runs and scoring 45 times. Plus, he's swiped 19 bases on 20 attempts.
• At the dish, Brandon Lowe is batting .261/.354/.518 this season with a walk rate of 10.9% and a K rate of 24.5%. In addition, he's blasted 12 home runs while knocking in 35 runs and scoring 31 times.