On the evening of August 24, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds are set to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The opening pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM, under partly cloudy skies.

The Reds have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the game. Conversely, Jake Woodford is slated to take the mound for the Pirates, entering the matchup with an ERA of 6.667.

In this season’s NL Central Division, the Reds hold the 11th spot with a record of 62 wins and 66 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.48. They have an even divisional record of 18-18, ranking 4th in the division. Their recent performance includes 5 wins in their last 10 games, and they are trying to overcome a L1 streak. The Reds have split their road and home records, with 31 wins each, and show a stronger performance in night games with 41 victories.

The Pirates find themselves just behind the Reds, in 12th place, with a win-loss record of 60-67 and a similar winning percentage of 0.47. They have a slightly better divisional record than the Reds, at 18-15, placing 5th in the division standings. Their recent form consists of 4 wins in the last 10 games, and they’re currently riding a W1 streak. Home and away games have been almost equally fruitful for the Pirates, with a nearly balanced record. Day and night games have yielded the same number of wins. They have tallied 525 runs for the season but have allowed 547 runs defensively.