The matchup between the Washington Nationals and Pittsburgh Pirates is set for September 8, 2024, at PNC Park, starting at 01:35 pm under a clear sky.

Patrick Corbin, with an ERA of 5.412, will take the pitcher’s mound for the Nationals. The Pirates will counter with Jared Jones, who enters the game with an ERA of 3.908.

As of now in the 2024 season, the Nationals sit 13th in the NL East Division with a 62-78 record, corresponding to a .44 winning percentage. They are fourth in their division with a 19-21 divisional record. Recently, they have won four of their last ten games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. They show a 32-37 home record versus a 30-41 away record, and their day and night game records stand at 29 wins and 33 losses, respectively. The team has posted 588 runs scored against 665 allowed.

The Pirates are positioned 12th in the NL Central Division with a record of 66-74, reflecting a .47 winning percentage. They are fifth in their division with a 22-20 divisional record. The Pirates also achieved four wins in their last ten games and are on a one-game winning streak. Their home record is 33-36, and their road record stands at 33-38. Comparing day with night games, they have won 31 and 35 games, respectively. In terms of scoring, they have notched up 591 runs while giving up 641.