The contest between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins is set for August 14, 2024, at Target Field, starting at 1:10 PM under partly cloudy skies.

Cole Ragans will take the mound for the Royals, entering the game with a 3.271 ERA. His counterpart from the Twins, Bailey Ober, carries a 3.516 ERA into the game.

In the 2024 AL Central Division rankings, the Royals are currently fifth with a record of 65-54, giving them a .550 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 25-12, ranking third in the AL Central. The team’s recent performance includes five wins in their last ten games, though they’re looking to bounce back from a recent loss. At home, they’ve compiled a 38-25 record, while their road games show a slightly less favorable 27-29. In day games, the Royals have 25 wins versus 40 in night games, having scored 570 runs and conceded 479 this season.

The Twins stand fourth in the division with a 66-52 record, representing a .560 winning percentage. They’ve performed slightly better in division games, holding a 27-16 record, placing them second in the AL Central. Their last ten games resulted in six wins, and they are currently on a winning streak. Their home record stands at 35-23, and they are 31-29 on the road. The team has a stronger performance in day games with 35 victories compared to 31 in night games, scoring a total of 574 runs and allowing 515.