Scheduled for August 18, 2024, the Kansas City Royals will clash with the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, starting at 1:40 PM under expected light rain conditions.

Brady Singer, with a solid ERA of 3.317, is set to take the mound for the Kansas City Royals. His counterpart from the Cincinnati Reds, Andrew Abbott, will pitch with an ERA of 3.586.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Royals are currently 5th with a record of 66-55, reflecting a .550 winning percentage. Their performance in the division includes 26 wins and 13 losses, ranking them 3rd. The team has won 4 of their last 10 games, with a recent win streak of 1. At home, their record is 38-25, and they are 28-30 on the road. The Royals have accrued 26 daytime wins versus 40 in nighttime games, scoring a total of 577 runs and conceding 493.

Meanwhile, in the NL Central, the Reds are 10th with a 60-61 record, which translates to a .500 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 18 wins and 17 losses, also placing them 3rd in the division. With 7 victories in their recent 10 games and a current 4-game winning streak, the Reds have balanced home and away records of 31-31 and 29-30, respectively. They have achieved 22 daytime wins compared to 38 at night and have scored 543 runs while allowing 488.