The stage is set for a gripping encounter between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Minnesota Twins on August 25, 2024, at Target Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 2:10 PM under a clear sky.

Erick Fedde will take the mound for the Cardinals, entering the game with a solid ERA of 3.391. His counterpart from the Twins, Zebby Matthews, will compete with an ERA of 3.600.

Looking at the 2024 NL Central Division standings, the Cardinals are currently positioned 8th, balancing 64 wins against 64 losses, a winning percentage of .500. They’ve won 19 of 42 divisional games, ranking them second in the division standings. Recently, the Cardinals have seen a slight uptick in form, winning four of their last 10 games and currently riding a three-game winning streak. They hold a record of 34-30 at home and 30-34 away. During daytime, the team has won 28 games, against 36 victories in night contests. Throughout the season, they’ve scored 529 runs and conceded 580.

Meanwhile, the Twins hold fifth place in the 2024 AL Central Division with a record of 71-57, reflecting a .550 winning percentage. They’ve won 28 out of 45 divisional games, placing them third. The Twins have captured five wins in their last 10 outings but are coming off a recent loss. At home, their record stands strong at 36-25 compared to 35-32 on the road. The Twins have secured 35 daytime wins to 36 at night. They’ve managed to score 625 runs this season while giving up 557.