Scheduled for August 5, 2024, at 8:05 PM, the Minnesota Twins are set to challenge the Chicago Cubs at the historic Wrigley Field under a sky of broken clouds.

The Twins will have David Festa on the mound, who holds an ERA of 6.983, while the Cubs will counter with Kyle Hendricks, who has an ERA of 6.855.

In the 2024 AL Central Division, Minnesota is currently fourth with a 61-48 record, reflecting a .560 winning percentage. They have a divisional tally of 23-14, holding second place in their division. The team’s recent performance shows a solid effort with 6 wins in their last 10 games and a current three-game winning streak. Their home and away records are 31-21 and 30-27, respectively. During day games, they’ve secured 33 wins, compared to 28 in night games, and they have outscored opponents 531 to 478.

Conversely, the Chicago Cubs rank 12th in the NL Central Division with a 54-59 record, a .480 winning percentage. Their division results show 16 wins and 26 losses, placing them fifth. Recently, they have 5 wins in their last 10 outings but are coming off a loss. At home, they are 29-26, and away, they are 25-33. They have recorded 25 wins in day games versus 29 in night games, scoring 472 runs while allowing 476.