The Kansas City Royals are set to go head-to-head against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on August 16, 2024, starting at 6:40 PM. The forecast predicts overcast skies for the game.

Michael Lorenzen will be starting as pitcher for the Royals, carrying an ERA of 3.788, facing off against Nick Martinez of the Reds, who enters the game with an ERA of 3.165.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, the Royals are currently 5th with a record of 66-55, reflecting a 0.55 winning percentage and standing 3rd in their division with a 26-13 record. The team has been somewhat steady recently, with 4 wins in their last 10 games and entering this match on a one-game winning streak. Their home record stands at 38-25, while their away stats are 28-30. They have a stronger performance during night games with 40 wins compared to 26 in daytime outings, having scored 577 runs and conceded 493.

Conversely, in the NL Central Division, the Reds place 9th with a 60-61 record, holding a winning percentage of 0.50 and ranking 3rd in their division at 18-17. Their recent games have shown improvement with 7 wins out of their last ten and they are currently on a four-game winning streak. Their home and away records are balanced at 31-31 and 29-30 respectively. The team has managed 22 wins in day games versus 38 in night games, scoring a total of 543 runs and allowing 488.