On September 16, 2024, an exciting MLB matchup is set with the Minnesota Twins taking on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field at 6:40 PM. The forecast predicts broken clouds during the game.

Pablo López will start as pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, entering the game with a 3.880 ERA. His counterpart from the Cleveland Guardians, Matthew Boyd, will bring a sharper ERA of 2.182 to the mound.

In the 2024 AL Central Division standings, the Minnesota Twins currently sit in 6th place with a record of 78 wins and 70 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of .527. They are ranked 3rd in the division with a record of 28-20. Their recent performance shows 3 wins in their last 10 games, highlighted by a current 2-game losing streak. The Twins have a balanced home and away record of 41-33 and 37-37, respectively, and they have an even win distribution between day and night games, both at 39 wins. They have scored a total of 691 runs and conceded 664 runs this season.

The Cleveland Guardians hold the 2nd spot in the same standings with a record of 85 wins and 64 losses, translating to a .570 winning percentage. They top their division with a 27-21 record. The Guardians have won 5 out of their last 10 games and are currently enjoying a 1-game winning streak. Their home record stands strong at 44-27, while their away record is 41-37. The team has a stronger performance in night games with 49 wins compared to 36 in day games. Offensively, the Guardians have scored 666 runs and have a slightly stronger defense, having allowed 587 runs.