Set for a showdown on September 14, 2024, the Kansas City Royals will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:05 PM. The forecast predicts clear skies for the game day.

Michael Wacha, who holds a 3.338 ERA, will be starting as pitcher for the Kansas City Royals. Facing him from the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates is Mitch Keller, with a 3.849 ERA.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Royals are currently positioned 4th with an 80-67 record, translating to a .540 winning percentage. They hold a divisional record of 33-16, ranking second within their division. They’ve won 5 of their last 10 games, though they’re coming off a recent loss. The Royals have tallied 45 home wins versus 30 losses, and a slightly less favorable 35-37 performance on the road. Their daytime record stands at 30 wins, while under the night lights they’ve claimed 50 victories. The team has scored a total of 693 runs and conceded 598 runs so far.

The Pirates, positioned 11th in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 70-76, have a .480 winning percentage. Their divisional tally is 22-20, placing them 4th in the division rankings. The team is on a four-game winning streak, with overall 7 wins in their last 10 outings. Their home record stands at 37-38 while their road games have yielded 33 wins and 38 losses. The Pirates have won 33 games during the day and 37 at night, scoring a total of 619 runs and giving up 664 runs this season.