The anticipation builds for an exciting MLB matchup on May 21, 2024, as the San Diego Padres ready themselves to challenge the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, commencing at 06:40 pm under skies forecasted to display broken clouds.

Joe Musgrove, with an ERA of 6.366, will spearhead the pitching for the San Diego Padres. Counteracting him, Andrew Abbott will take the mound for the Cincinnati Reds, entering the game with a commendable ERA of 3.060.

Currently, in the 2024 NL West Division standings, the San Diego Padres hold the 6th position with a balanced record of 24 wins and 24 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.50. They record 12 wins against 13 losses within their division, ranking them 2nd. The Padres have notched 5 victories in their recent set of 10 games, and are riding a positive momentum with a two-game win streak. They have struggled slightly at home with 10 victories opposing 16 defeats, but have shown stronger performance on the road, securing 14 wins against 8 losses. Their performance during day games stands at 10 victories, comparing to 14 at night games, having scored a total of 223 runs while conceding 209.

On the other hand, the Cincinnati Reds are positioned 13th in the 2024 NL Central Division, with a record of 19 wins against 28 losses, which equates to a 0.40 win percentage. They hold a divisional record of 1 win and 2 losses, placing them 5th. The Reds have clinched 3 wins in their last 10 games but are currently on a three-game losing streak. With a record of 9-13 at home and 10-15 on the road, their day game victories total 8, with night games at 11 wins. Offensively, the Reds have managed to post 195 runs, while their pitchers have allowed 202 runs.