On the 22nd of September, 2024, a compelling match-up is set to take place at Great American Ball Park as the Pittsburgh Pirates go head-to-head against the Cincinnati Reds, starting at 1:10 PM. The forecast suggests scattered clouds for the game day.
Paul Skenes will lead the pitching for the Pirates, entering the game with an impressive 2.071 ERA. Opposite him, the mound will be manned by Hunter Greene of the Reds, who has secured an ERA of 2.826.
Looking at the 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Pittsburgh Pirates are currently 12th with a record of 72-82, which results in a .47 winning percentage. They are 5th in the division, having won 23 and lost 24 games against division opponents. The team’s recent performance shows a record of 4-6 in their last 10 games, with a current losing streak of one game. The Pirates have a home record of 38-40 and a slightly weaker away record of 34-42. Their daytime game performance stands at 34 wins, with a stronger showing in night games at 38 wins out of 76 games played. Overall, they have scored 639 runs this season, while conceding 707.
The Cincinnati Reds, ranked 11th in their division, hold a win-loss record of 75-80 and a winning percentage of .48. They are currently 4th in the division, with a divisional game record of 22 wins and 25 losses. The Reds have a stronger recent form than the Pirates, with 5 wins in their last 10 games and currently enjoying a winning streak of one game. Their home game record is close to even at 38-41, with a nearly matched road record of 37-39. In day games, the Reds have achieved 26 victories, and in night games, they have 49 wins. On the offensive side, the Reds have amassed 686 runs, and defensively, they have allowed 676 runs.