Preview: Kansas City Royals Clash with Pittsburgh Pirates on September 13, 2024

The Kansas City Royals are set to battle the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 13, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 06:40 PM under an expected overcast sky.

As of now, the Royals have not announced their starting pitcher. For the Pirates, Luis L. Ortiz will take the mound, sporting a commendable ERA of 3.261.

Currently, the Royals sit 4th in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 80-67, a winning percentage of 0.54. They have a robust divisional record of 33-16 and rank 2nd within their division. The team’s recent performance includes 5 wins in their last 10 outings, though they are recovering from a recent loss (L1). At home, they have claimed 45 victories against 30 losses, while their road record stands at 35-37. The Royals have thrived more in night games with 50 wins, compared to 30 in day-time matchups. They’ve scored 693 runs and conceded 598.

On the other hand, the Pirates are placed 12th in the NL Central Division, with a 70-76 record, reflecting a 0.48 winning percentage. They are 5th in division standings with a 22-20 record. The Pirates bring momentum into this game with a 4-game winning streak (W4) and successes in 7 of their last 10 games. Their home record is nearly balanced at 37-38, and they have a similar story on the road with 33-38. Like the Royals, the Pirates have fared better in night games, securing 37 wins against 33 daytime victories. They have scored 619 runs while allowing 664 runs.