The Seattle Mariners are scheduled to clash with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on August 18, 2024, with the first pitch set for 1:35 PM in conditions forecasted to be light rain. George Kirby will lead the charge for the Mariners, entering the game with a 3.422 ERA, while the Pirates’ starting pitcher remains undisclosed. In the 2024 AL West Division, the Mariners are 8th with a record of 63-59, a 0.52 winning percentage, and a divisional record of 19-13, currently placing them 2nd. They have achieved 4 wins in their last 10 games and are experiencing a three-game losing streak (L3). Their home record stands at 37-26, versus 26-33 on the road, with a day game record of 21 wins to 42 in night games. The Mariners have scored 481 runs and given up 457. The Pittsburgh Pirates sit 12th in the NL Central Division with a 56-64 record, equating to a 0.47 winning percentage, and a divisional record of 17-15, positioning them 5th. The team has struggled recently, losing the last 10 consecutive games. At home, they are 27-31 and 29-33 away, with an equal win count of 28 in both day and night games. The Pirates have managed 496 runs scored while allowing 527 runs against them.