On the evening of August 9, 2024, at 20:10, the Cleveland Guardians will engage the Minnesota Twins at Target Field under expected overcast conditions. Alex Cobb, with an impressive ERA of 0.00, takes the mound for the Guardians while the starting pitcher for the Twins remains unannounced.

Currently, in the 2024 AL Central Division, the Guardians are third with a record of 67-47, yielding a .59 winning percentage. They have a divisional record of 19-15, ranking them first within the division. The Guardians recently clinched 5 out of their last 10 games, despite a current losing streak of five games. At home, they have a 35-20 record, and on the road, they hold a 32-27 tally. With 530 runs scored and 452 conceded, their performance outlines a substantial effort in night games with 40 wins against 27 in day games.

The Twins hold the fourth spot in the division with a 63-50 record, translating to a .56 winning percentage. They have performed well within the division, boasting a record of 24-14, and are second in the standings. Over their last 10 games, they’ve secured 6 victories but are currently on a two-game losing streak. The Twins boast a robust home record of 32-21 and a narrow 31-29 on the road. Daytime contests have resulted in 33 wins compared to their 30 nighttime successes, scoring 552 runs while allowing 500 across their games.