The upcoming face-off between the Cleveland Guardians and the Minnesota Twins is set for August 9, 2024, at Target Field, commencing at 08:10 PM under overcast skies.

Leading the pitching for the Guardians will be Alex Cobb who enters the game with an ERA of 0.00, while the starting pitcher for the Twins has not yet been announced.

As of now in the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians hold the third position with a record of 67-47, reflecting a winning percentage of .59. They are leading the division with 19 wins against 15 losses. Their performance trend reveals a total of 5 wins in their recent 10 games, though currently, they are experiencing a losing streak of five games (L5). At home, their record is 35-20, and away they have 32 wins and 27 losses. They perform better in night games, having won 40, compared to 27 daytime victories. So far, the Guardians have scored 530 runs and allowed 452.

The Twins are positioned fourth in the division, with a record of 63-50, equating to a .56 winning percentage. They come second in divisional games with 24 wins and 14 losses. Their last 10 games have yielded 6 victories, but they are currently on a two-game losing streak (L2). Minnesota shows strength at home with a 32-21 record and are slightly less successful on the road at 31-29. Day games have seen them amass 33 wins, while they’ve managed 30 at night. They boast a total of 552 runs scored, against 500 runs conceded.