The Kansas City Royals are set to battle the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on the afternoon of August 18, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:40 PM. Light rain is expected during the game.

Brady Singer, with a 3.317 ERA, will take the mound for the Royals. Across the field, the Reds will counter with Andrew Abbott, who holds a 3.586 ERA.

In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Royals are currently fifth, boasting a 66-55 record, which gives them a winning percentage of .550. They have a divisional record of 26-13, ranking third in the division. The Royals have been moderately successful recently, winning 4 of their last 10 games and are coming off a win. At home, they have 38 wins and 25 losses, while their away record stands at 28-30. They show a preferred performance during night games with 40 wins, as opposed to 26 in day games. The team’s run tally stands at 577 scored against 493 allowed.

Meanwhile, the Reds occupy the 10th spot in the NL Central Division with a record of 60-61, translating to a .500 winning percentage. Their divisional performance shows 18 wins against 17 losses, also placing them third in their division. The Reds are in good form, having won 7 of their last 10 games, and they currently enjoy a four-game winning streak. Their home and away records are evenly matched at 31-31 and 29-30, respectively. The Reds have secured 22 wins in day games versus 38 in night games. They have accumulated 543 runs this season while conceding 488.