The Kansas City Royals are set to battle the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 14, 2024, beginning at 1:05 PM under a clear sky. Michael Wacha will be pitching for the Royals, carrying a 3.338 ERA, while Mitch Keller will take the mound for the Pirates with a 3.849 ERA. The Royals, currently fourth in the AL Central Division, hold an 80-67 record, translating to a .540 winning percentage. They boast a divisional record of 33-16, placing them second within the division. Their recent performances include five wins in their last 10 games, though they recently snapped their winning streak. The Royals have been stronger at home with a 45-30 record, but slightly less so away with 35-37. Their day game record stands at 30 wins versus 50 in night games, with a total of 693 runs scored and 598 conceded. Conversely, the Pirates sit 11th in the NL Central Division with a record of 70-76, a .480 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 22-20. Recently, they’ve been in good form with seven wins in their last 10 outings and are currently on a four-game winning streak. The Pirates have a near-even home record at 37-38 and a similar away record at 33-38, with 33 day wins versus 37 at night. Offensively, they’ve produced 619 runs, while their pitchers have given up 664 runs.