On the evening of August 17, 2024, the Minnesota Twins will go head-to-head with the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, starting at 7:05 PM under partly cloudy skies.

David Festa, who carries a 5.205 ERA, will take the mound for the Twins. Representing the Rangers, Nathan Eovaldi, with a 3.750 ERA, is set to pitch. Currently, within the AL Central Division, the Twins rank fourth with a record of 68-53, a winning percentage of .561, and a divisional record of 28-17, placing them second in their division. They’ve won five of their last ten games and are on a one-game winning streak. The Twins have recorded 36 wins at home and 32 on the road, with 35 victories in day games and 33 in night games. They’ve scored 591 runs while conceding 524.

The Rangers, occupying the twelfth spot in the AL West Division, hold a record of 56-66. This places their winning percentage at .459, and they stand third in the division with a 14-18 record. The Rangers have taken three out of their last ten games and are currently on a one-game losing streak. At home, they have a 31-28 record, while their away record is less favourable at 25-38. The Rangers have chalked up 22 wins in day games versus 34 in night games, and have scored 520 runs while giving up 552.