The stage is set for a riveting encounter on September 22, 2024, when the Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park, with the game set to start at 1:10 PM under a sky of scattered clouds.

Paul Skenes will lead the pitching for the Pirates, entering the game with an impressive ERA of 2.071. On the diametric side, Hunter Greene will helm the mound for the Reds, showcasing an ERA of 2.826.

In the race for the 2024 NL Central Division, the Pirates sit 12th with a record of 72-82, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.47. Their divisional performance shows 23 wins against 24 losses, ranking them 5th. The Pirates have captured 4 of their last 10 games, although they recently took a loss. They have accumulated 38 wins and 40 losses at home, contrasted with 34 wins and 42 losses on the road, and their day game performance is capped at 34 victories against 38 in night matchups. Overall, they have scored 639 runs and conceded 707.

The Reds, just ahead in the standings at 11th, boast a record of 75-80, corresponding to a 0.48 winning percentage. They have 22 wins and 25 losses within the division, placing them 4th. Their recent form shows a slightly better performance with 5 wins in the last 10 games and a current win streak of one. Their home record stands at 38-41, and they are slightly better on the road at 37-39. They have notched 26 wins during daytime games versus 49 in nighttime contests. On the runs front, they’ve scored 686, while giving up 676.