On the evening of June 21, 2024, an exciting MLB matchup is set to take place at the Great American Ball Park, starting at 7:10 PM, as the Boston Red Sox take on the Cincinnati Reds under a sky of broken clouds.

Leading the charge for the Red Sox will be pitcher Cooper Criswell, who holds an ERA of 4.154. His counterpart from the Reds, Andrew Abbott, will step onto the mound with a slightly better ERA of 3.418.

The Red Sox, currently 7th in the AL East, have a season record of 38-35, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.52. Their division record stands at 8-9, placing them third in the AL East. They have won 6 of their last 10 games, entering this contest on a three-game winning streak. The team shows a home record of 18 wins and 20 losses, juxtaposed with a better performance on the road (20 wins, 15 losses). Their offensive lineup has managed to score 339 runs, while their pitchers and defense have given up 297 runs.

Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds find themselves 12th in the NL Central with a record of 34-38, holding a winning percentage of 0.47. Fourth in their division, they have an 8-9 division record. The Reds have captured 5 wins in their last 10 games but are currently on a three-game losing streak. At home, they are slightly below .500 with an 18-19 record, and have a similar story on the road with 16 wins to 19 losses. The team has scored 307 runs and allowed 297 runs throughout the season.

Both teams are geared up for this mid-season game, hoping to improve their standings and move up in their respective divisions.