On September 29, 2024, the Kansas City Royals are set to square off against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 03:20 PM under scattered clouds.

Alec Marsh will take the mound for the Kansas City Royals, entering the game with an ERA of 4.645. Opposing him will be Charlie Morton for the Atlanta Braves, who brings an ERA of 4.006 to the game.

Looking at the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Royals are currently in 6th place with an 85-76 record, reflecting a .530 winning percentage. They are 3rd in their division with a 33-19 record, but their overall form has been shaky, with only three wins in their last ten games and a current two-game losing streak. At home, their record stands at 45-36, while their road games are evenly split at 40-40. They perform differently based on the time of day, having won 31 during day games and 54 in night games. The Royals have managed to score 731 runs while allowing 642.

In the 2024 NL East Division, the Braves rank 5th with an 88-71 record, which calculates to a .553 winning percentage. They are 2nd in their division with a 27-23 record. Recent games have seen the Braves on an upswing, winning seven of their last ten matches and enjoying a five-game winning streak. The Braves hold a 45-33 record at home and a 43-38 record away from their home turf. Similarly, they have a better performance in night games with 58 wins compared to 30 in day games. On the offensive side, they’ve scored 692 runs, and defensively, they have conceded 595 runs.