Scheduled for a start at 2:10 PM on August 09, 2024, at Target Field, the Cleveland Guardians are set to go head-to-head against the Minnesota Twins under clear skies.

The Guardians have yet to announce their starter for the game, while Bailey Ober, holding a 3.689 ERA, will take the mound for the Twins.

In the 2024 AL Central Division rankings, the Cleveland Guardians are positioned third with a record of 67-47, reflecting a 0.59 winning percentage. They lead the division with a 19-15 record against division opponents, have won 5 of their last 10 games, but are currently struggling with a five-game losing streak. Their home and away records stand at 35-20 and 32-27, respectively, and they show preferential success in night games with 40 victories compared to 27 daytime wins. The Guardians have scored 530 runs and conceded 452.

On the other hand, the Minnesota Twins rank fourth in the same division with a 63-50 record, yielding a winning percentage of 0.56. They’re second in the division with a 24-14 record against central opponents, have won 6 of their last 10 games, though they’ve recently faced a couple of defeats. The Twins hold a home record of 32-21 and an away record of 31-29, with slightly better performance during day games, posting 33 wins to 30 for night games. They have scored 552 runs and allowed 500.