The Kansas City Royals are set to battle the Cincinnati Reds on August 16, 2024, at the Great American Ball Park. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:40 PM under expected overcast skies.

Michael Lorenzen will take the mound for the Royals, holding an ERA of 3.788. Facing him from the Reds will be Nick Martinez, who boasts a slightly stronger ERA of 3.165.

Looking at the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Royals are currently 5th with a record of 66-55, reflecting a 0.55 winning percentage. With a divisional record of 26-13, they rank 3rd in the AL Central. Their performance shows consistency with 4 wins in their last 10 games, including a current winning streak of one game. The Royals have won 38 games at home and 28 on the road, with daylight games tallying 26 wins against their stronger 40 at night. Overall, the team has scored 577 runs while allowing 493.

In the NL Central, the Cincinnati Reds rank 9th with a record of 60-61, indicating a 0.50 winning percentage. They hold a division record of 18-17, placing them third. The Reds have found a bit of form lately, winning 7 of their last 10 games, and they are in the midst of a four-game winning streak. Their home and away records are balanced at 31-31 and 29-30, respectively. They’ve been stronger in night games with 38 wins compared to 22 during the day, scoring a total of 543 runs and conceding 488.