Set for August 22, 2024, at PNC Park, the Cincinnati Reds will go head-to-head with the Pittsburgh Pirates, starting at 6:40 PM under clear skies. The Reds’ pitcher Nick Lodolo, with an ERA of 4.554, will face Pirates’ pitcher Paul Skenes, who holds an ERA of 2.296. In the 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Reds are currently 11th with a 61-65 record and a 0.48 winning percentage, ranking 4th in divisional play with an 18-17 record. Their recent performance includes 5 wins in their last 10 games, despite a recent loss. They’ve posted 31 home wins versus 34 losses, with a slightly better road record of 30-31. The team has scored 555 total runs while permitting 529. The Pirates, on the other hand, place 12th in the division with a 59-66 record and a 0.47 winning percentage. Positioned 5th in divisional matchups with a 17-15 record, their last 10 games have brought 3 wins along with a current win streak. Their home record stands at 29-32, with a similar road record of 30-34. The Pirates have won 30 day games compared to 29 night games and have a run differential with 518 scored and 546 allowed.