On the evening of August 15, 2024, the Texas Rangers will host the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field, with the first pitch scheduled for 08:05 PM under clear skies.
Starting on the mound for the Twins will be Bailey Ober, who holds a commendable ERA of 3.516. Opposing him for the Rangers is Cody Bradford, sporting a closely matched ERA of 3.600.
Looking at the AL Central Division standings of 2024, the Twins are ranked 4th with a record of 67-52, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.56. They have performed well against division rivals, posting a record of 28-16, making them second in intra-division games. The Twins have been strong in recent outings, with six wins in their last ten games and are currently enjoying a two-game winning streak. Their home and away records stand at 36-23 and 31-29, respectively. They record more wins in day games with an impressive 36-31 record over night games. The team has totalled 587 runs while conceding 518.
Conversely, the Rangers find themselves 12th in the AL West Division with a 55-65 record, which results in a 0.46 winning percentage. Their intra-division record is less favorable at 14-18, placing them third. The Rangers have struggled lately, with only three wins in their last ten matchups and are currently on a three-game losing streak. They have a better record at home (31-27) compared to their struggles on the road (24-38). Their day game performance trails their night game outcomes, with 21 wins to 34. The Rangers have scored 509 runs and have given up 542 runs.