On August 24, 2024, PNC Park will be the venue for a showdown between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates, starting at 6:40 PM under partially cloudy skies.

The Reds have yet to announce their starting pitcher for the game, while the Pirates will send Jake Woodford to the mound, who brings an ERA of 6.667 into the contest.

As of 2024, in the NL Central Division, the Reds are currently 11th with a record of 62-66, translating to a .48 winning percentage. Their division record stands even at 18-18, placing them fourth in the division. Recently, the Reds have won 5 of their last 10 games and are trying to bounce back from a recent loss. Their home and away records are closely matched at 31-34 and 31-32, respectively. The Reds perform better at night, winning 41 games compared to 21 during the day. They have scored 566 runs and conceded 543.

In comparison, the Pirates rank 12th in the division with a slightly lower winning percentage of .47, holding a 60-67 overall record. Their division performance is slightly better at 18-15, situating them fifth. Winning 4 of their last 10 games, the Pirates aim to build on a recent win. Both their home and away records are nearly identical at 30-32 and 30-35. The team’s offensive production is slightly less at 525 runs, while they have allowed 547 runs.