On the 11th of August, 2024, an exciting MLB matchup is set to take place at Target Field as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Minnesota Twins at 2:10 PM. The weather forecast promises scattered clouds for the game day.

Tanner Bibee will be the starting pitcher for the Guardians, entering the game with a commendable ERA of 3.477. His counterpart from the Twins, David Festa, will take the mound with a higher ERA of 5.548.

As of now in the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Cleveland Guardians are currently third, holding a record of 67-49, which results in a .580 winning percentage. They have found success in divisional play, securing a 19-17 record and ranking first within the division. Recently, the Guardians have struggled, winning only three of their last ten games and facing a seven-game losing streak. Their home record stands strong at 35-20, while their away record is slightly weaker at 32-29. During day games, they have acquired 27 victories, alongside 40 wins in night-time settings, with a total of 535 runs scored and 462 runs conceded.

The Minnesota Twins are not far behind, placed fourth in the division with a 65-50 win-loss record, yielding a .570 winning percentage. They boast a robust divisional record of 26-14, settling in at second in the division standings. The Twins have been performing well in their recent games, with seven wins out of the last ten matches and are currently on a two-win streak. Their home game performance shows a strong 34-21 record, and they are evenly matched on the road with a 31-29 tally. The Twins have achieved 36 wins in day games compared to 29 in night games. From an offensive standpoint, they have scored 562 runs, while their defense has given up 505 runs.