On August 18, 2024, at Great American Ball Park, the Kansas City Royals are set to clash with the Cincinnati Reds at 01:40 PM ET, under light rain conditions.

Leading the charge for the Royals will be pitcher Brady Singer, who holds an ERA of 3.317. Counterpart Andrew Abbott will take the mound for the Reds, sporting an ERA of 3.586.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Royals are currently positioned 5th with a record of 66 wins and 55 losses, resulting in a winning percentage of 0.55. They are third in the division with 26 wins and 13 losses. Recently, they have secured 4 victories in their last 10 matches and are on a winning streak of one game. The Royals have a solid home record of 38 wins and 25 losses, compared to 28 wins and 30 losses on the road. They’ve notched 26 wins in day games against 40 in night games, scoring a total of 577 runs and conceding 493.

On the other hand, the Reds rank 10th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 60 wins and 61 losses, translating to a winning percentage of 0.50. With an intra-division record of 18 wins and 17 losses, they are also third in their division. The Reds have had a strong recent performance with 7 wins in their last 10 games, accompanied by a four-game winning streak. At their home field, they stand at 31 wins and 31 losses, and on the road, they have a 29-30 record. The team has won 22 day games compared to 38 night games, with a total of 543 runs scored and 488 runs allowed.