The Boston Red Sox are set to battle the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on May 4, 2024, with the first pitch slated for 2:10 PM. The forecast predicts moderate rain for the day.

Tanner Houck, who has an impressive 2.184 ERA, will be the starting pitcher for Boston. Facing him from the Twins’ side will be Pablo López, who carries a 4.832 ERA.

In the 2024 AL East Division, the Red Sox are currently 7th with a 16-13 record, a .550 winning percentage. Their divisional performance shows 0 wins and 3 losses, placing them 3rd. The team has won 6 of their last 10 matches and is on a two-game winning streak. At home, their record stands at 5-8 and improves to 11-5 when playing away. Their day game record is stronger at 9-7 compared to night games. Boston has scored 139 runs and conceded 106 so far this season.

On the other side, the Twins rank 8th in the AL Central Division with a 15-13 record, reflecting a .540 winning percentage. Their divisional record is better at 10-7, positioning them 4th. They’ve been hot lately, winning 9 of their last 10 games and are currently on an eight-game winning streak. The Twins have balanced home and away records at 6-6 and 9-7 respectively, and they are slightly better in day games with 9 wins against 6 in night games. Their offense has put up 127 runs, while their pitchers have allowed 118 runs.