Scheduled for August 18, 2024, the Kansas City Royals are set to clash with the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, starting promptly at 1:40 PM. Expect light rain as the weather condition for the game day.

Brady Singer of the Kansas City Royals, with a promising ERA of 3.317, will take the pitcher’s mound. His counterpart from the Cincinnati Reds, Andrew Abbott, enters the game with an ERA of 3.586.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Royals currently sit in the 5th position with a record of 66-55, translating into a winning percentage of 0.55. They have a strong divisional play record of 26-13, ranking them 3rd within the division. The team’s recent performance includes 4 wins out of their last 10 games, and they’re riding a win streak of one game. At home, the Royals have been particularly strong, boasting a 38-25 record, but they show a relatively balanced 28-30 record on the road. Their day game performance lists 26 wins, versus 40 at night, with the Royals scoring 577 and allowing 493 runs overall.

The Reds, ranked 10th in the NL Central Division, hold a near-even record of 60-61, which puts their winning percentage at 0.50. Their divisional record stands at 18-17, also placing them 3rd in their division. Cincinnati has a momentum of 7 wins in their last 10 matches and are currently on a 4-game winning streak. Their home and road efforts are evenly split with a 31-31 at home and 29-30 away record. The Reds have captured 22 victories in day games versus 38 in night games. Offensively, they’ve scored 543 runs this season, while conceding 488 runs.