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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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