The Kansas City Royals are set to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 13, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM under expected overcast conditions.

As of now, the Royals have not announced their starting pitcher for the game. On the other side, the Pirates will send Luis L. Ortiz to the mound, boasting an ERA of 3.261.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Royals are currently fourth with a record of 80-67, representing a .540 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 33-16, ranking them second in the AL Central. The Royals have won five of their last ten games and are coming off a loss. Their home record stands at 45-30, while their road record is 35-37. They’ve claimed 30 daytime wins against 50 nighttime victories, scoring 693 runs and allowing 598.

Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates are 12th in the NL Central Division with a 70-76 record, a .480 winning percentage. They hold a division record of 22-20, placing them fifth. The Pirates are currently on a four-game winning streak, with seven wins in their last ten matches. At home, they have a 37-38 record and a slightly worse 33-38 on the road. The team has secured 33 daytime wins versus 37 nighttime wins and has scored 619 runs, conceding 664 in the process.