The Pittsburgh Pirates are scheduled to clash with the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 14, 2024. The first pitch is slated for 2:10 PM under what is expected to be a sky of scattered clouds. As of now, the starters for both teams remain unannounced.

In the NL Central’s 2024 standings, the Pirates find themselves in 9th place with a record of 47-48 and a .49 winning percentage. Their divisional performance shows 15-14, ranking them 3rd in the NL Central, with a recent record of 6 wins in their last 10 games and a current winning streak of three. The Pirates have a split of 22 wins at home and 25 on the road, winning 26 during day games versus 21 in night games, having scored 393 runs and allowed 407.

Conversely, the Chicago White Sox are at the bottom of the AL Central, standing 15th. Their season has been challenging, with a 27-70 overall record and a mere .28 winning percentage. They rank last in their division with an 8-25 record, have won just 3 of their last 10 games, and are currently on a three-game losing streak. The White Sox have not fared well either at home with a 17-33 record or away at 10-37. They have earned 10 victories in day games versus 17 in night games, while scoring 309 runs and conceding 481. This game poses a significant challenge for the struggling White Sox as they face the somewhat steadier Pirates.