Scheduled for August 22, 2024, the Cincinnati Reds are set to clash with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, with the first pitch at 6:40 PM under clear skies.

Nick Lodolo, with an ERA of 4.554, will start for the Reds, while Paul Skenes, who carries an ERA of 2.296, will handle pitching duties for the Pirates.

As of the latest 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Reds sit in 11th place with a 61-65 record, achieving a .480 winning percentage. They hold a 4th place position in divisional games with an 18-17 record. Recently, the Reds have won 5 out of their last 10 matches and are trying to bounce back from a single-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 31-34, with road games slightly better at 30-31. The team shines in night games, with 40 wins against 21 during the day. They have scored 555 runs and allowed 529 runs overall.

On the other side, the Pirates are ranked 12th in the NL Central, with a record of 59-66, reflecting a .470 winning percentage. They are 5th in divisional play, with a 17-15 record. The Pirates have won 3 of their last 10 games and are coming off a recent win. At home, they’ve posted a 29-32 record, and a slightly worse 30-34 on the road. They have a nearly equal performance in day (30 wins) and night games (29 wins), scoring a total of 518 runs while conceding 546.