Scheduled for June 18, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds will clash with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, with the first pitch at 6:40 PM under partially cloudy skies. Nick Lodolo, who holds a respectable 2.931 ERA, will start for the Reds. The Pirates will counter with Bailey Falter, who sports a 3.857 ERA. In the current 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Reds are 11th with a 34-37 record, marking a .480 winning percentage. Their division performance shows an even 8-8, placing them fourth. They’ve won 6 of their last 10 games but have recently faltered with two consecutive losses. The Reds have a slightly better record at home (18-19) compared to their road games (16-18), with disparities also noticeable between their day (14 wins) and night games (20 wins). They have tallied a total of 306 runs and conceded 293. On the other hand, the Pirates, who are just above the Reds in 10th position, share a similar overall win-loss record of 34-37 (.480 winning percentage) and are third in the division with an 8-9 record. The Pirates have a slightly victorious recent game momentum with a win, despite 5 victories in their last 10 outings. They hold a near-even home (16-17) and away (18-20) record, with day games (18 wins) slightly edging out their night performances (16 wins). The Pirates have scored 293 runs while allowing 321. This matchup promises to be tight, reflecting the close standings and comparable performances of both teams.