The Minnesota Twins are set to battle the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 16, 2024, starting at 8:05 PM under a clear sky. Simeon Woods Richardson will take the pitcher’s mound for the Twins, carrying a 3.782 ERA. Opposing him will be the Rangers’ Andrew Heaney, who enters the game with a 4.050 ERA. Currently, the Twins sit in 4th place in the 2024 AL Central Division with a 67-53 record, marking a .560 winning percentage. They rank second in the division with a 28-17 record against division opponents, have won 5 of their last 10 matchups, and are coming off a loss. At home, they’ve won 36 games and lost 24, while their road record stands at 31-29. Their day game wins total 35 compared to 32 in night games, with a cumulative run balance of 588 scored and 522 allowed. Conversely, the Rangers are in the 12th spot in the AL West Division, holding a 56-65 record and achieving a .460 winning percentage. They are third in the division with a 14-18 division record. The team has won 3 of their last 10 games, currently enjoys a one-game winning streak, and has a stronger performance at home (31-27) compared to their road games (25-38). Their day and night game performances stand at 22 and 34 wins respectively, with the team scoring a total of 518 runs and conceding 549.