On the first day of September 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to challenge the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 1:40 PM. Weather conditions for the game day are expected to play a factor.<\/p>\n
Heading to the pitcher\u2019s mound for the Pirates is Mitch Keller, who carries a solid ERA of 3.762. The starting pitcher for the Guardians has not yet been announced.<\/p>\n
In the 2024 National League Central Division, the Pirates currently sit in 12th place with 62 wins and 72 losses, marking a winning percentage of 0.46. They have a divisional record of 20-19, ranked 5th within their division. They enter the matchup having won 4 of their last 10 games, but are struggling with a 4-game losing streak. At home, they have 32 wins to 36 losses, while their road record is also in the negatives at 30-36. The Pirates have won 30 day games against 32 night games and have a run differential of -48, with 568 runs scored and 616 allowed.<\/p>\n
Over in the American League Central Division, the Guardians hold 3rd place with a record of 77-58, translating to a 0.57 winning percentage. They top their division record at 22-20. Their recent form mirrors the Pirates, with 4 wins in the last 10 games, but with a currently positive momentum of a 2-game winning streak. The Guardians boast a stronger home record of 42-24 compared to their nearly balanced 35-34 road record. Their day game performance stands at 31 wins, and they have excelled in night games with 46 victories. The Guardians have scored 618 runs and conceded 548, showing a more robust offensive and defensive play compared to their counterparts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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