On August 2, 2024, a key MLB matchup is set as the Arizona Diamondbacks visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates, starting at 6:40 PM under overcast skies. Brandon Pfaadt will be pitching for the Diamondbacks, entering the game with a 3.918 ERA. His counterpart from the Pirates, Luis L. Ortiz, boasts a lower ERA of 2.746. In the 2024 NL West Division, Arizona holds the 6th spot with a 58-51 record, reflecting a 0.53 winning rate and ranked third in their division with a 19-14 record. The team is currently riding a three-win streak and has won 7 of their last 10 games. At home, their record is 31-25, while their away record stands at 27-26. The Diamondbacks have played better during night games with 36 wins compared to 22 day game victories, having scored 558 runs and conceded 513. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates find themselves in 9th place in the NL Central Division with a record of 55-53, achieving a 0.51 winning percentage. They are also third in their division, holding a 17-15 divisional record. The Pirates have 5 wins in their recent 10 matches and carry a one-game losing streak. Home and away records are balanced at 26-26 and 29-27, respectively, with 29 day game wins against 26 night game wins. Offensively, the Pirates have scored 451 runs and allowed 456 runs.