The Seattle Mariners are set to clash with the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 16, 2024, at PNC Park starting at 6:40 PM. The forecast predicts overcast skies for the game day.

Seattle’s Logan Gilbert, who carries a 2.909 ERA, will take the mound as the starting pitcher. The Pirates will counter with Paul Skenes, who has maintained a solid 2.250 ERA.

Currently, the Mariners find themselves in 8th place within the AL West Division, sporting a 63-58 record which reflects a winning percentage of .52. They have a division record of 19-13, ranking 2nd. The team has won 5 of their last 10 matchups and is on a two-game losing streak. They show stronger performance at home with a 37-26 record, compared to a 26-32 record on the road. Seattle has won 22 day games and 41 under the lights, totaling 480 runs scored against 455 allowed.

Meanwhile, the Pirates are positioned 12th in the NL Central Division with a 56-64 record, holding a .47 winning percentage. They’re 5th in their division with a 17-15 divisional record. The team has struggled recently, losing their last 10 games. At PNC Park, they’ve won 27 games and lost 31, with an almost even split in away games at 29-33. Pittsburgh has an equal number of wins in day and night games at 28 each, with 496 runs scored and 527 allowed overall.