On June 15, 2024, the Detroit Tigers will square off against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 04:10 pm. The forecast predicts clear skies for the day of the game.

Jack Flaherty, with an ERA of 3.220, will be starting as pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. His counterpart from the Houston Astros, Justin Verlander, will take the mound with an ERA of 3.947.

Currently, the Detroit Tigers are positioned 9th in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 33-35, reflecting a 0.49 winning percentage. They are 4th in their division with a 10-9 divisional record. The Tigers have taken 5 out of their last 10 games and are on a one-game winning streak. Their home record stands at 16-19, and they are slightly better on the road with a 17-16 tally. The Tigers have an equal performance in day versus night games, with 17 victories each. They have scored 290 runs and conceded 294 runs so far.

Meanwhile, the Houston Astros rank 12th in the 2024 AL West Division, holding a 31-38 record, which translates to a 0.45 winning percentage. They are in 3rd place within their division with a 15-12 record. The Astros have also won 5 of their last 10 games and are currently on a one-game losing streak. At home, their record is 17-18, and on the road, they are 14-20. They have experienced more success in night games, winning 22 out of 31, compared to just 9 wins in day games. The Astros have scored a total of 306 runs and allowed 301 runs this season.