On the evening of August 31, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cleveland Guardians will go head-to-head at Progressive Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:10 PM. The upcoming weather conditions for the game day remain to be detailed.

Luis L. Ortiz will take the mound for the Pirates, entering the game with a 3.364 earned run average (ERA). Opposing him will be Matthew Boyd for the Guardians, who boasts a lower ERA of 2.700.

In the 2024 National League Central standings, Pittsburgh is currently 12th with a 62-72 record, which corresponds to a .462 winning percentage. They have a division record of 20-19, placing them fifth in the NL Central. Lately, the Pirates have won 4 of their last 10 games and are experiencing a 4-game losing streak. Their home and away records are 32-36 and 30-36, respectively, with their performance slightly better during night games (32 wins) compared to day games (30 wins). The Pirates have managed to score 568 runs while conceding 616.

Conversely, in the American League Central, the Cleveland Guardians hold the third position with an impressive 77-58 record, reflecting a .570 winning percentage. They lead the division standings with a 22-20 record in divisional matchups. Like the Pirates, the Guardians have also secured 4 wins in their recent span of 10 matches and currently enjoy a 2-game winning streak. Their performance is notably stronger at home, with a 42-24 record, compared to a nearly even 35-34 on the road. In terms of game timing, they have won 46 night games as opposed to 31 daytime encounters. The Guardians have tallied 618 runs scored against 548 runs allowed.