On August 18, 2024, the Seattle Mariners are set to clash with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, starting at 1:35 PM. The forecast indicates light rain could influence gameplay.

George Kirby, with a commendable ERA of 3.422, will lead the pitching duties for the Mariners. The Pirates, however, have yet to announce their starting pitcher.

In the 2024 AL West Division, the Mariners are currently 8th with 63 victories and 59 defeats, giving them a winning percentage of 0.52. They are ranked 2nd in the division with a record of 19-13. Lately, their performance has included 4 wins in the last 10 contests, although they are struggling with a 3-game losing streak. They demonstrate a stronger performance on home turf with 37 wins, compared to 26 on the road, and show a preference for night games with 42 wins versus 21 during the day. The team has scored 481 runs and conceded 457.

Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates are positioned 12th in the NL Central Division, with a record of 56 wins and 64 losses, translating to a 0.47 winning percentage. They rank 5th in their division with a 17-15 record in divisional games. Their recent form is concerning with 0 wins in their last 10 games and a current 10-game losing streak. Home and away records are nearly balanced, with 27-31 at home and 29-33 away. Similar balances persist between day and night games, each with 28 wins. The Pirates have scored 496 runs while allowing 527.