The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to clash with the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 20, 2024, with first pitch slated for 8:05 PM under an overcast sky. Mitch Keller will take the mound for the Pirates, carrying an ERA of 3.948, while Cody Bradford, with a 3.500 ERA, will pitch for the Rangers. In the 2024 NL Central Division, the Pirates are currently 12th with a 58-65 record, translating to a .470 winning percentage. They hold a 17-15 divisional record and are ranked fifth within their division. Recently, the Pirates have won 2 of their last 10 games and are attempting to recover from a losing streak (L1). On home turf, they have a 29-32 record, and away they’ve posted a 29-33 record. Their performance in day and night games stands even at 29 wins each. The Pirates have scored 511 runs and conceded 542 this season. Meanwhile, the Rangers occupy the 12th spot in the AL West Division with a 57-68 record, which also reflects a .460 winning percentage. With a division record of 14-18, they are third in their division. The Rangers have won 3 of their last 10 games and are currently on a winning streak (W1). At home, they have a stronger record of 32-30, while their road games record is less favorable at 25-38. They’ve secured 22 wins in day games versus 35 in night games. The Rangers have scored 531 runs and allowed 566 runs this season.