On August 18, 2024, a baseball game is scheduled between the Kansas City Royals and the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park, commencing at 1:40 PM with a forecast for light rain.

Brady Singer will be starting as pitcher for the Royals with an impressive ERA of 3.317, while Andrew Abbott takes the mound for the Reds, holding an ERA of 3.586.

In the 2024 AL Central Division rankings, the Royals are currently fifth, boasting a record of 66 wins and 55 losses, achieving a winning percentage of 0.55. Their divisional performance shows 26 wins against 13 losses, ranking them third within their division. Recently, they’ve captured 4 out of their last 10 games and are riding a winning streak of one game. The team’s performance is stronger at home with a record of 38-25, compared to their road record of 28-30. They have won 26 day games against 40 in night settings. Overall, the Royals have scored 577 runs and conceded 493.

Meanwhile, the Reds are positioned tenth in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 60 wins and 61 losses, reflected in a winning percentage of 0.50. Their regional performance accounts for 18 wins versus 17 losses, also placing them third in the division. The Reds have been fairly successful recently, notching 7 victories in their last 10 games and maintaining a four-game winning streak. At their home field, their record stands at 31-31, almost mirrored by their away record of 29-30. Their day game victories amount to 22 compared to 38 in night games. In terms of scoring, the Reds have amassed 543 runs while allowing 488.