The forthcoming matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates is scheduled for August 24, 2024, at PNC Park, beginning at 6:40 PM under partly cloudy skies.

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

In terms of standings within the NL Central Division for the 2024 season, the Reds are positioned 11th with a record of 62 wins and 66 losses, charting a .480 winning percentage. Their in-division record is evenly balanced at 18 wins and 18 losses, ranking them 4th. The Reds have claimed victory in 5 of their last 10 games, though they’re looking to bounce back from a recent loss. They have won 31 games both at home and on the road, but their road record shows slightly fewer losses (32) compared to their home record (34). They have been more successful in night games with 41 wins against 21 in day games. The team has scored a total of 566 runs while conceding 543.

The Pirates, close behind, hold the 12th rank in the division with a 60-67 record and a .470 winning percentage. Their division performance stands at 18 wins to 15 defeats, placing them 5th. Recent form has the Pirates winning 4 of their last 10 and currently enjoying a one-game winning streak. At home, their record is 30-32, and they have a slightly worse record away with 30 wins and 35 losses. Pittsburgh has an equal number of wins in day and night games at 30 each and has scored 525 runs while allowing 547 runs.