The Kansas City Royals are scheduled to battle the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 16, 2024, with the first pitch at 6:40 PM under expected overcast conditions.

Michael Lorenzen, with a 3.788 ERA, will start for the Royals. Meanwhile, Nick Martinez, who holds a 3.165 ERA, will take the mound for the Reds.

As of now, the Royals sit fifth in the 2024 AL Central Division with a 66-55 record, translating to a .550 winning percentage. They boast a divisional record of 26-13, placing them third in their division. The team has also won four of its last 10 games and is currently riding a one-game win streak. At home, Kansas City has 38 wins and 25 losses, while their road record stands at 28 wins and 30 losses. During day games, they have claimed 26 victories, with nighttime triumphs totaling 40. This season, they have scored 577 runs and conceded 493.

The Reds, on the other hand, rank ninth in the NL Central Division holding a near even 60-61 record, which gives them a .500 winning percentage. With an 18-17 divisional record, they also place third in their division. They have a stronger recent form, securing seven wins out of their last 10 games and are currently on a four-game winning streak. Their home and away records are equally balanced at 31-31 and 29-30, respectively. The Reds have won 22 day games and 38 at night, having scored 543 runs and allowed 488.