On September 14, 2024, at 7:10 PM, the Cincinnati Reds will clash with the Minnesota Twins at Target Field under partly cloudy skies.

Nick Martinez will start as pitcher for the Reds, entering the game with a commendable ERA of 3.458. His counterpart, Simeon Woods Richardson of the Twins, will take the mound with an ERA of 3.960.

In the 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Reds are in 12th place with a record of 71-77, translating to a .480 winning percentage. They are 5th in their division, with a record of 21-25 against division opponents. The Reds have won 6 of their last 10 games but are currently on a two-game losing streak. Their home record stands at 36-39, while they are 35-38 on the road. The team has performed better in night games with 47 wins, as opposed to 24 during day games, scoring a total of 647 runs and conceding 632.

Meanwhile, the Twins rank 6th in the AL Central with a record of 78-68, which puts their winning percentage at .530. They are 3rd in their division with a 28-20 record against divisional rivals. The Twins have won 4 of their last 10 matchups and are currently on a two-game winning streak. At home, they have a 41-31 record, compared to 37-37 on the road. Like the Reds, the Twins have an equal number of wins in day and night games, each at 39. They have scored 686 runs while allowing 645 runs.