The Minnesota Twins are set to clash with the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on September 19, 2024, with first pitch scheduled for 1:10 PM under a clear sky. Simeon Woods Richardson will take the mound for the Twins, sporting a 4.078 ERA, while Joey Cantillo will represent the Guardians with a 4.989 ERA.
In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Twins currently occupy the 6th spot with an 80-72 record and a .530 winning percentage, including 29-22 in divisional games, placing them 3rd in the division. They are 4-6 in their last 10 games and have lost their most recent game. The Twins have collected 42 home wins against 33 losses and have a slightly negative road record of 38-39. They have won 39 day games compared to 41 night games, having scored 711 runs and conceded 676.
Conversely, the Cleveland Guardians hold the 2nd rank in the division, boasting an 88-65 record and a .575 winning percentage. They lead the division with the same 29-22 divisional record and have won 7 of their last 10 games. The Guardians show strength both at home (47-28) and on the road (41-37), with a stronger performance in night games (53 wins). They have scored 678 runs and allowed just 598.
The betting odds for the game show a Point Spread of 1.5, with an Over/Under set at 8.5. The moneyline sees the visiting Twins just slightly underdog at -105, whereas the home team Guardians are favored slightly stronger at -113. These figures suggest a closely contested game, with the Twins hoping to upset the odds on the road.