On the evening of August 17, 2024, the Minnesota Twins will go head-to-head with the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, starting at 7:05 PM. The forecast suggests partly cloudy skies for the game.

David Festa will be the starting pitcher for the Twins, carrying a 5.205 ERA into the game. His counterpart from the Rangers, Nathan Eovaldi, will take the mound with a better ERA of 3.750.

Looking at the 2024 AL Central Division, the Twins are currently 4th with a .560 winning percentage from a 68-53 record. They are strong within their division, holding the second place with 28 wins to 17 losses. The Twins have won 5 of their last 10 matches and are coming from a recent victory. At home, they’ve achieved 36 wins and 24 losses, while their away record stands at 32-29. They’ve also performed comparably in day and night games, with 35 day-time victories to 33 in night-time contexts. Overall, the Twins have scored 591 runs and conceded 524.

Meanwhile, the Rangers are positioned 12th in the AL West Division with a .460 winning percentage, resulting from a 56-66 record. They’re ranked third in divisional play with 14 wins against 18 losses. Recently, their performance has dipped, with only 3 wins in their last 10 games, and they’re entering this game after a loss. The Rangers show a slightly better form at home with a 31-28 record compared to their 25-38 mark on the road. Their day game wins-number stands at 22 versus 34 in night games. They have tallied 520 runs while allowing 552 runs.