The Kansas City Royals are set to battle the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 13, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM under possibly overcast skies. The starting pitcher for the Royals has not been announced, while the Pirates will send Luis L. Ortiz to the mound, boasting a 3.261 ERA. In the AL Central Division, the Royals are currently fourth with an 80-67 record, reflecting a .54 winning percentage. They’ve triumphed in 5 of their last 10 matchups and are coming off a single loss. With home and away records of 45-30 and 35-37, respectively, and stronger performances in night games, the team has accumulated 693 runs and given up 598. Over in the NL Central, the Pirates sit at 12th place with a 70-76 record, a .48 winning percentage, and are positioned fifth in their division with a 22-20 divisional record. They’ve won 7 of their recent 10 games and are riding a four-game winning streak. The Pirates have home and road records of 37-38 and 33-38 respectively, scoring 619 runs and allowing 664 total runs this season.