On July 9, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to battle the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM under overcast skies. The Pirates have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the game, while the Brewers will take the mound with Colin Rea, who boasts an ERA of 3.339.

In the 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Pirates find themselves in 10th place, possessing a record of 43 wins to 47 losses, which reflects a winning percentage of 0.48. They are evenly matched in their divisional games with 13 wins and 13 losses, ranking them 3rd in the division. Their recent track record shows 4 wins in the last 10 games and they are currently riding a winning streak of one game. The Pirates have experienced more challenges on the road (21-23) compared to their slightly better home record (22-24). Their performance during daytime games stands at 23 wins versus 20 in evening games, with a total of 370 runs scored and 393 allowed.

Conversely, the Milwaukee Brewers occupy the third slot in the division with a stronger 53-38 record, reflecting a more robust .58 winning percentage. Dominating their division match-ups, they’ve secured 20 wins against only 10 losses, positioning them at the top of the division rankings. The Brewers are on a similar one-game win streak, exhibiting 5 victories in their last 10 outings. Their home record is substantially positive at 27-13, complemented by a fairly balanced 26-25 away record. They have amassed more wins in daytime (27) over evening games (26) and have scored a total of 439 runs while conceding 360.