On the evening of August 9, 2024, the Cleveland Guardians are set to battle the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. The game is scheduled to start at 8:10 PM under overcast skies.

Alex Cobb, with an impressive ERA of 0.000, will lead the charge for the Cleveland Guardians. The starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins has not been announced yet.

In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Cleveland Guardians currently sit in third place with a record of 67-47, reflecting a winning percentage of .587. They have achieved a division record of 19-15, which ranks them first in the division. The Guardians have won 5 of their last 10 games but are in the midst of a five-game losing streak. At home, their record is 35-20, while they have a 32-27 record on the road. During day games, they boast 27 wins, whereas, in night games, the figure rises to 40. So far, the team has scored 530 runs and conceded 452.

The Minnesota Twins are positioned fourth in the 2024 AL Central Division, holding a 63-50 record which translates to a .558 winning percentage. Their divisional record stands at 24-14, putting them second in the division. The Twins have won 6 of their last 10 games and are currently on a two-game losing streak. They exhibit a stronger performance at home with a 32-21 record and a slightly less impressive 31-29 record on the road. In terms of day versus night games, they have secured 33 and 30 wins, respectively. Offensively, the Twins have scored 552 runs, while they have allowed 500 runs.