The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to clash with the Cincinnati Reds on September 21, 2024, at Great American Ball Park. The game is scheduled to begin at 1:10 PM under expected light rain conditions.

Pitching for the Pirates will be Jared Jones, who holds an ERA of 3.846. The Reds will counter with Rhett Lowder, featuring an impressive ERA of 1.742.

In the 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Pirates currently rank 12th with a record of 72-81, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.47. They are 5th in their division with a 23-23 divisional record. The team has won 5 of their last 10 games and recently snapped a losing streak with a win. At home, they have a 38-40 record, while their away record is 34-41. They perform similarly in day games with 34 wins versus 38 wins in night games. The Pirates have scored 636 runs and allowed 699 runs this season.

The Reds are placed 11th in the division, holding a win-loss record of 74-80, which is a 0.48 winning percentage. They are 4th in the division with a 21-25 record. Like the Pirates, the Reds have secured 5 victories in their recent 10 outings but are currently on a two-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 37-41, and their road tally is slightly better at 37-39. They have a stronger performance in night games with 50 victories as compared to 24 in day games. The Reds have accumulated 678 runs while allowing 673 runs.